HPMC Thickener Applied in Paints

• Type: Viscosity Reducer Admixture
• Appearance: White Powder
• Delivery Time: Within 20days
• Usage: Construction
• Viscositiy: 400-200000cps
• Transport Package: 25kg Bags, Carton
• Model NO.: HPMC
• Specification: 25kg
• Trademark: XINWEITE
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 3912390000
• Production Capacity: 5000tons/Year

Product Description

Cellulose ethers,specifically Methyl Cellulose(MC), Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose(HPMC), Hydroxyethyl Cellulose(HEC), and Hydroxy Ethyl MethylCellulose (HEMC) made by steps below:

1. Soak the pure cellulose (purified cotton / wood pulp) in an aqueous caustic soda and organic solvent mix.
2. React the resultant alkaline cellulose with etherifying agents, such as alkyl halides or alkylene oxides,
3. Recover the solvents and wash the product,
4. Dry and mill the ethereified product.

Chemical Properties
density	0.5 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
solubility	polar oganic solvents: soluble
form	powder
color	White to light cream
PH Range	5.0 - 8.5
Water Solubility	Soluble in polar organic solvents, in water at room temperature.Soluble in water,  methyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol and other organic solvents.
Merck	144841
Stability:	Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Combustible.
CAS DataBase Reference	9004-64-2
EPA Substance Registry System	Cellulose, 2-hydroxypropyl ether(9004-64-2)

Packaging                                                            

25kg multi-layer paper bags with an inner polethylene bag

20'FCL:12 tons with pallets or 14 tons without pallets                                                                                                                                 

Storage and Shelf Life                                                

3 years under cool, dry conditions in original packaging away from heat sources. It is recommended to use the product in rotation on a first-in first-out basis.