High-efficiency thickening,Uniform suspension,Food-grade compliant Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose for food additivesthyl Cellulose for petroleum fracturing fluid production.
Product Overview
Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC) for food additive grade is a non-ionic semi-synthetic cellulose , chemically modified from natural cellulose. It integrates multiple functions including thickening, emulsification, film-forming, moisture retention, bonding and suspension, serving as a versatile and widely applied food additive in the food industry.
Core Applications
1. Bakery products: Improve moisture retention, texture and formability, retard staling
2. Dairy products & beverages: Thicken and stabilize the system, enhance suspension and mouthfeel smoothness
3. Sauces & condiments: Adjust consistency, improve emulsifiability, prevent delamination and water separation
4. Quick-frozen foods: Enhance water holding capacity, improve freeze-thaw stability, maintain product shape
5. Confectionery & gel foods: Assist gel formation, adjust texture, enhance product toughness and shape retention
6. Flour products: Modify gluten network, improve chewiness and cooking stability of flour-based products
Quality Standards (Chinese Pharmacopoeia CP Edition)
- Appearance: White or off-white powder, odorless and tasteless, with good fluidity and no obvious caking
- pH: 5.0-8.0
- DS: 1.0-2.0
- Ash Content: ≤1.0%
- Moisture: ≤5.0%
Additional Industrial Applications
Compatible with various fracturing fluid additives and systems including crosslinkers, breakers, corrosion inhibitors, and anti-swelling agents.
Cosmetics & Coatings
Water-based paints (Grade E15) for uniform film formation; shampoo/toothpaste (Grade E5) for suspension enhancement.
Food Industry
Dairy/sauce thickening (Food-Grade HPMC) as gelatin alternative in vegan products.
Product Specifications
| TEST ITEM |
SPECIFICATION |
| Appearance |
White/off-white odorless powder |
| Solubility |
Cold water-soluble non-ionic cellulose, dissolves in cold/room temperature water to form transparent uniform high-viscosity aqueous solution |
| Ds |
1.8-2.5 |
| Ash Content |
≤0.5% |
| PH |
5.0-8.0 |
Company Profile
Shanghai Prior Chemical Scientific And Technical Co. LTD (Grade A Tax Credit) was established in 2016. Leveraging China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO GROUP) resources, the company trades -industrial materials including hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC), sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), ethyl cellulose (EC), and nitrocellulose (NC). The company holds nearly 70% domestic market share in HPMC for automotive exhaust honeycomb ceramics and manufactures integrated nail-fastening products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Are you a trading company or a manufacturer?
A: Trading company.
Q2: What can I buy from you?
A: Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose (HEC), Ethyl Cellulose (EC), CMC-NH4, Chlorinated Polypropylene (CPP), N-Butyryl Chloride, HPMC, Red Base KD.
Q3: What are your payment terms?
A: T/T (Telegraphic Transfer), L/C (Letter of Credit), D/A (Documents Against Acceptance), D/P (Documents Against Payment), or as per customer requirements.
Q4: Can you specify your company's payment terms?
A: Typically: 100% advance T/T payment, or 30% advance T/T payment with the balance against copy of B/L, or 100% L/C at sight.
Q5: Do you provide samples? Are they free or chargeable?
A: Yes, we provide free samples (≤500g), but shipping costs are at the buyer's expense.
Q6: What is your delivery time?
A: Usually 7-10 working days after payment.
Q7: How do you ensure quality?
A: We monitor the goods throughout the production-to-sales process and resolve any issues for our customers.