HPMC is a white or slightly yellowish powder, which is odorless, tasteless and non-toxic. It can be dissolved in cold water and organic mixed solvents to form a transparent viscous solution.The aqueous solution has surface activity, high transparency,strong stability, and is not affected by pH when dissolved in water.It has thickening and anti-freezing effects in shampoo and body wash, and has water retention and good film-forming property for hair and skin. It plays the role of thickening, foaming, stable emulsification, dispersion, adhesion, film formation and water retention in cosmetics.
Item | Type |
HPMC C75S | |
Methoxy % | 19.0~24.0 |
Hydroxypropyl % | 4.0~12.0 |
Gel temperature℃ | 70.0~90.0 |
Viscosity mPa.s | 200000 |
pH | 5.0~8.0 |
Loss on drying% | ≤5.0 |
Ignition residue% | ≤5.0 |
Transmittance% | ≥70 |
Bulk density g/L | 350~420 |
Application area
Shampoo, body wash, facial cleanser, lotion, cream, gel, toner, hair conditioner,styling products, toothpaste, saliva, toy bubble water