Enhance texture, improve stability, and achieve consistent performance in home and personal care formulations with MIKEM HPMC.
As a manufacturer of specialty chemical ingredients, MIKEM provides reliable cellulose ether solutions supported by controlled production, technical expertise, and application-focused formulation support.
Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC), also known as Hypromellose, is a water-soluble, non-ionic cellulose ether derived from natural cellulose. It is widely used as a thickener, rheology modifier, stabilizer, and film-forming agent in home and personal care formulations.
MIKEM HPMC helps formulators achieve desirable viscosity, uniform consistency, and improved product stability across a wide range of water-based systems. Its multifunctional properties make it a valuable ingredient in shampoos, body washes, lotions, creams, and household cleaning products.
Through controlled manufacturing and application-oriented product development, MIKEM offers different HPMC grades to meet specific viscosity, processing, and formulation requirements.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose |
| Abbreviation | HPMC |
| INCI Name | Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose |
| CAS Number | 9004-65-3 |
| Appearance | White or off-white powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in cold water with suitable dispersion procedures |
| Primary Functions | Thickening, rheology modification, stabilization, film formation |
| Applications | Personal care and household cleaning formulations |
| Available Grades | Application-specific grades upon request |
MIKEM HPMC delivers multifunctional performance that helps improve product texture, consistency, and formulation reliability. Its versatility allows manufacturers to achieve a balance between functional performance and processing efficiency.
Provides viscosity and body to water-based formulations, helping achieve the desired consistency and ease of application.
Helps maintain uniform product consistency and supports the suspension of selected dispersed ingredients.
Creates smooth, controlled rheology that contributes to a more pleasant application experience.
Forms a flexible polymer film after drying, supporting selected cosmetic and personal care applications.
FORMULATED FOR EVERYDAY CARE
MIKEM HPMC is a multifunctional ingredient suitable for a variety of personal care and household cleaning formulations. It helps manufacturers develop products with controlled viscosity, consistent texture, and reliable performance.
HPMC functions as a thickening and rheology-modifying agent in suitable shampoo systems. It helps control product viscosity, improve flow characteristics, and achieve a consistent texture for easier dispensing and application.
In body cleansing formulations, HPMC helps enhance viscosity and maintain uniform consistency. It contributes to smooth product flow and a pleasant application experience.
HPMC supports viscosity adjustment and texture development in water-based facial cleansers. It helps create smooth, easy-to-apply formulations with controlled flow properties.
In compatible skincare emulsions, HPMC acts as a rheology modifier and supporting stabilizer. It helps improve product body, spreadability, and consistency.
HPMC contributes viscosity control and film-forming properties to selected hair styling gels and other water-based hair care products, supporting desirable texture and application performance.
HPMC can be used to adjust viscosity and flow behavior in compatible household cleaning formulations. It supports controlled dispensing, uniform consistency, and stable product appearance.
Choosing the right HPMC grade is essential for achieving the desired balance of viscosity, texture, stability, and processing efficiency.
MIKEM works with formulators to identify suitable cellulose ether solutions based on their specific product systems and performance requirements.
Manufacturing & Quality
At MIKEM, we believe consistent ingredient performance begins with reliable manufacturing and continues through quality management, technical service, and dependable delivery. Our manufacturing capabilities and technical experience help customers develop formulations with greater confidence.
Our manufacturing operations focus on process consistency and reliable product characteristics to support stable performance across production batches.
Product quality is supported by testing and quality management procedures designed to monitor key characteristics and maintain consistency.
Our technical team assists customers with grade selection, viscosity requirements, incorporation methods, and formulation optimization.
With international production and supply chain resources, MIKEM supports efficient procurement, flexible order arrangements, and dependable delivery.
MIKEM HPMC is supplied in protective packaging designed to help maintain product quality during handling, transportation, and storage.
HPMC is commonly used as a thickener, rheology modifier, stabilizer, and film-forming agent in personal care formulations. It helps control viscosity and improve the texture and consistency of shampoos, cleansers, lotions, and gels.
Yes. Suitable HPMC grades can be incorporated into shampoo and body wash formulations to improve viscosity and flow behavior. Performance depends on the surfactant system, ingredient compatibility, and processing conditions.
The appropriate HPMC grade depends on the desired final viscosity, formulation composition, manufacturing process, and product performance requirements. MIKEM can assist with grade selection based on specific application needs.
HPMC is compatible with many surfactant-based systems due to its non-ionic nature. However, compatibility and viscosity performance should be evaluated in each formulation, particularly when using different surfactant combinations, electrolytes, or pH conditions.
MIKEM offers technical consultation and can discuss sample availability, suitable grades, and application requirements to support formulation evaluation and product development.
Yes. HPMC helps adjust viscosity and rheological properties, contributing to a smooth, uniform texture in compatible personal care formulations such as shampoos, body washes, lotions, and gels.
HPMC should be dispersed using a suitable mixing procedure to minimize lump formation and ensure uniform hydration. The appropriate method depends on the HPMC grade, formulation composition, and processing conditions. Follow the supplier’s technical recommendations.
Key factors include viscosity grade, concentration, dispersion method, hydration conditions, pH, surfactant composition, and the presence of salts or other ingredients. Formulation testing is recommended to determine the optimal conditions.
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