Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose, is non-ionic cellulose ether, with the formula C56H108O30. It is odorless, tasteless, and in the shape of white powder.
Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose is made by mature high polymer cellulose as raw material and a series of chemical processing. It is used in various applications within the construction, food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. It functions as a thickener, binder, film former, water retention agent, suspension aid, and a lubricant depending on the application.