METHOCEL™ K4M HPMC - Specialty

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METHOCEL™ K4M HPMC - Specialty, identified as cellulose ethers and hypromellose, serves as a rheology modifier, ensuring consistency in formulations. Notably, it is water-soluble, making it suitable for various applications.

Functions: Rheology Modifier

Chemical Family: Cellulose & Cellulosics, Cellulose Ethers

Synonyms: 2-Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose ether, Cellulose hydroxypropyl methyl ether, Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose ether, 2-Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, Methyl hydroxypropyl cellulose, Hypromellose, HPMC, Hypermellose

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Cellulose & Cellulosics,
Cellulose Ethers
Chemical Name: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
INCI Name: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Industrial Additives Functions: Rheology Modifier
Technologies: Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families: Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Other Processing Additives

Applications & Uses

Segments: Industrial
Applications: Industrial — Adhesive
Industrial — Coatings and Inks

Properties

Physical Form

Soluble In

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Moisture Content (as Packaged)	max. 5.0	%	PSM 100667
Viscosity (at 20°C, 2%)	3,500 - 5,600	mPa.s	Ubbelohde, PSM 101662

Composition


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Hydroxypropoxyl Content	7.0 - 12.0	%	PSM 100755
Methoxyl Content	19.0 - 24.0	%	PSM 100755
Sodium Chloride Content	max. 2.0	%	PSM 100755

Screen Test


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Screen (< 420 micron through 40 U. S. STD. Sieve)	min. 99	%	PSM 100669

Note

All section names come under PHS.
The following specifications apply to sealed, unopened containers stored under the recommended conditions for the duration of the shelf life.
This product is not intended for use as a direct food additive or in pharmaceutical applications.