Hypromellose (INN), short for hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), is a semisynthetic, inert, viscoelastic polymer used as an ophthalmic lubricant, as well as an excipient and controlled-delivery component in oral medicaments, found in a variety of commercial products. As a food additive, hypromellose is an emulsifier, thickening and suspending agent, and an alternative to animal gelatin. Its Codex Alimentarius code (E number) is E464.
ITEMS | STANDARD |
Apperance | white to grey while,odourless,tasteless powder |
Apparent density,g/cm3 | 0.25~0.70 |
Chromotropic temperature, ℃ | 190~200 |
Carbonification temperature, ℃ | 225~230 |
Densitykg/L | 1.39 |
Relative flammability(700℃ in furnace) | 90+ |
Density,kg/L,1% solution | 1.0012 |
5%solution | 1.0117 |
10%solution | 1.0245 |
Refractive index | 1.336 |
Specific volume of given concentration,mL/g | 0.717~0.767 |
Surface tension,,25℃,mN/m | 44~56 |
Interfacial tension(in paraffin oil),25℃,mN/m | 18~30 |
Fel temperature,℃ | 54~70 |
Relative density | 1.29 |
Area factor(0.0025mm),m2/kg | 36.7 |
water steam,37℃,90%~100%,rh | 520 |
oxygen,24℃ | 560 |
Tensile strength,24℃,50%rh,MPa | 58.6~61 |
Elongation rate,24℃,50%rh,% | 5-10 |
UV stability,500rh | excellent |
Oil resistance | excellent |
UV light transmittance,400nm% | 82 |
290nm% | 34 |
210nm% | 6 |
Refractive index | - |
Softening point, ℃ | 240 |
Melting point℃ | 260 |
Carbonification temperature,℃ | 270 |
1, What kinds of certificates can you offer?
Chems is an ISO2008 9001 certified company, as for Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose, we can offer HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates, ect.
2, Is Chems a manufacturer or just a trading company?
Chems is both manufacturer and trading company, we are Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose distributor, at the same time, we are manufacturer of other products.
3, What is the Min Order Quantity of Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose?
Different products have different MOQ, for Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose, the MOQ is 500kg.
4, What is the price of Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose?
Chems is a famous supplier and manufacturer of Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose in China, and has been corporate with many Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose suppliers for several years, we can provide you with cost-effective Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose.
5, How long shall we wait for your reply?
We can guarantee to reply your inquiries of Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose in less than 24 hours in working days.
6, What kinds of transportation types can you provide?
Our main transportation methods include air transportation, land transportation and water transportation.
7, What kinds of payment terms can you accept?
The most commonly used payment terms are T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A, etc.
8, How long will I receive my good?
Chems has its own EDC warehouse in Shanghai, when your purchase order has been confirmed, inventory products will deliver within 1 week, other products delivery in 2 weeks.