Product Description: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) CAS# 9004-65-3
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) is a nonionic, high-molecular-weight cellulose ether obtained by chemically modifying natural cellulose sources such as cotton fibers and wood pulp through alkalization and etherification processes. It appears as a white or off-white powder or granules. The product is odorless and tasteless, offers good flowability, and is free from visible impurities.
Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 225-230 °C |
| density | 1.39 |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| solubility | H2O: 50 mg/mL, clear to very faintly turbid, faintly yellow |
| form | powder |
| color | White to cream |
| Odor | Odorless |
| PH | 5.0-8.0 |
| biological source | plant |
| Water Solubility | SOLUBLE |
| Merck | 144842 |
| Stability: | Stable. Solid is combustible, incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (9004-65-3) |
| Safety Statements | 24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | NF9125000 |
| F | 46091 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 39129000 |
Product Usage
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) is widely applied in the construction and building materials sector, food industry, pharmaceutical industry, and daily chemical industry due to its key functions, including water retention, thickening, film formation, and adhesion. It is also used in industrial applications such as textile sizing and paper sizing, fulfilling the functional requirements of various fields.
Company Profile
Furuida (Jinan) Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. , headquartered in Shandong, China, is a modern fine chemical enterprise that seamlessly integrates R&D, manufacturing, sales, and global services. Dedicated to the forefront of advanced chemical materials, the company is steered by a clear and consistent ethos—integrity as its anchor, quality as its signature, and service as its competitive edge. Through unremitting innovation and rigorous quality stewardship, Furuida is carving a distinct path toward global reach, systematic excellence, and a brand built on reliability and trust.
Behind the company's achievements is a seasoned, cross-functional team adept at navigating international markets and delivering technical solutions, all backed by a well-established global supply network that ensures both dependability and responsiveness. With annual revenues surpassing RMB 600 million, Furuida has nurtured strong partnerships with more than 5,000 industrial customers across Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania. This wide-reaching presence has earned the company not only deep customer loyalty but also a reputation that commands respect across diverse chemical sectors worldwide.
Furuida's broad product portfolio includes pharmaceutical intermediates, food additives, electroplating chemicals, water treatment agents, dye auxiliaries, functional new materials, titanium compounds, metal salts, catalysts, and surfactants. These versatile chemical solutions are essential to industries such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, coatings, rubber and plastics, specialty chemicals, and water treatment. Leveraging this robust product foundation, Furuida remains dedicated to providing global customers with stable, cost-effective chemical products and comprehensive one-stop services—each tailored to respond to the complex and ever-changing needs of the global market.
