Buying Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (Precautions)

Many customers may encounter some problems when buying Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose. For example, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose has many applications, many terms, many viscosities, and even many chemical reactions as well. Sometimes customers can’t figure out if the hydroxypropyl methylcellulose powder sold by merchants is what they need. Today, Kemox will take a few of the most common problems encountered by customers to give you some answers.

What is hydroxypropyl methylcellulose used for?

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is used in the construction, laundry, pharmaceutical, and food industries. Construction industry: HPMC is used as a binder for mortar, cement and gypsum-based materials. It can improve the fluidity of mortar, prolong the open time and enhance the bond strength. It prevents tiles from falling off when they are laid. Laundry industry: HPMC is used as a thickener for laundry detergent and softener to produce better fluidity and stability. Pharmaceutical industry: HPMC is used as an excipient for tablets and capsules to control drug release, increase adhesion when pressing tablets, and even improve taste. It is also used as a thickener in liquid preparations such as eye drops. Food industry: HPMC is used as a food additive, acting as an emulsifier and thickener in baked goods, which can improve the overall taste of the food.

Is hypromellose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose same?

Hypromellose and Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose refer to the same compound. The different names can be used interchangeably and the essence is the same. Also, the CAS number for hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is 9004-65-3, ChemSpider is 21241863, and the E number is E464. Anyone hearing these designations can be understood to mean hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. It is as if a person has multiple passports of the same identity.

Difference between manufacturer and distributor.

When buying HPMC, many customers only like to go to the producer because they feel that the quality of the producer is more stable. Some customers don’t care whether it is a manufacturer or a distributor, as long as the other party can provide stable quality products. What is the difference between a manufacturer and a distributor?

Production Plant (Manufacturer)

They usually have the chemicals, equipment and technology needed to produce HPMC and can control the quality of the product and product performance. Quality manufacturing plants typically focus on research and development and continually improve their products to enhance application and performance. Manufacturers usually supply large quantities to distributors or recruit agents in different locations. For example, Kemox is one of the top 5 HPMC manufacturers in China.

Resellers (distributors)

Distributors are companies that buy HPMC products produced by manufacturing plants and sell them to end users. Resellers do not manufacture HPMC, but focus on sales. Some distributors may sell multiple brands of HPMC to meet the needs of their customers. Distributors are usually only responsible for marketing and customer management, and if the distributor has a high turnover or has been working with the manufacturing plant for a long time, the manufacturing plant may also modify the supply to meet the distributor’s needs individually.

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