(Hydroxypropyl)methyl Cellulose (HPMC)
2-Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose; 2-Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose Ether; 40US; 60HD20000; 60MP4000; 60RT50; 60SH06; 60SH100; 60SH4000; 60SH4000F; 60SH5; 65SH-4000; 65SH5; 90SH100; 90SH100000; 90SH15000S; 90SH400; Accel R 100; BN 4; Benecel 324; Benecel 363; Benecel 424; Benecel K 35M; Benecel MP 3; Benecel MP 363C; Benecel MP 824; Benecel MP 843; Benecel MP 9; Benecel MP 943; Benecel MP 943W; Celacol 15000DS; Celacol HPM 15000DS; Celacol HPM 450; Celacol HPM 5000; Cellulose hydroxypropyl methyl ether; Cesca HPC 50; Courlose HPM; Culminal 1034; Culminal 20000PFR; Culminal MHPC; Culminal MHPC 100; Culminal MHPC 1034; Culminal MHPC 1034R; Culminal MHPC 20000; Culminal MHPC 20000P; Culminal MHPC 20000PFR; Culminal MHPC 20000PR; Culminal MHPC 2000S; Culminal MHPC 400; Culminal MHPC 4000PFR; Cu
Hypromellose is a thickener for aqueous and non-aqueous systems, clear films with grease resistance, binders, lubricants, steric stabilizer and water retention aid. As a food additive, hypromellose is an emulsifier, thickening and suspending agent, and an alternative to animal gelatin.
Synonyms
2-Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose; 2-Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose Ether; 40US; 60HD20000; 60MP4000; 60RT50; 60SH06; 60SH100; 60SH4000; 60SH4000F; 60SH5; 65SH-4000; 65SH5; 90SH100; 90SH100000; 90SH15000S; 90SH400; Accel R 100; BN 4; Benecel 324; Benecel 363; Benecel 424; Benecel K 35M; Benecel MP 3; Benecel MP 363C; Benecel MP 824; Benecel MP 843; Benecel MP 9; Benecel MP 943; Benecel MP 943W; Celacol 15000DS; Celacol HPM 15000DS; Celacol HPM 450; Celacol HPM 5000; Cellulose hydroxypropyl methyl ether; Cesca HPC 50; Courlose HPM; Culminal 1034; Culminal 20000PFR; Culminal MHPC; Culminal MHPC 100; Culminal MHPC 1034; Culminal MHPC 1034R; Culminal MHPC 20000; Culminal MHPC 20000P; Culminal MHPC 20000PFR; Culminal MHPC 20000PR; Culminal MHPC 2000S; Culminal MHPC 400; Culminal MHPC 4000PFR; Cu
Appearance
White to off-white powder
Solubility (10mg/ml, water)
Colorless, clear to slightly hazy
Identity (IR)
Conforms to structure
Viscosity (2% in H2O, 20ºC)
3000-5600cP
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at RT. Stable for 6 months after receipt.
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Toxicity and Hazards
All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.
