Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Dow METHOCEL 40-100 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Dow METHOCEL 40-100 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is a premium-grade, water-soluble cellulose ether from Dow’s METHOCEL™ portfolio. It offers excellent thickening, film-forming, and controlled-release properties with high viscosity stability across pH and temperature ranges. Widely used in pharmaceuticals, food, and personal care for its consistent performance and regulatory compliance.
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Features Of Dow METHOCEL 40-100 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

  1. Highly water-soluble nonionic polymer with excellent cold-water dispersion and rapid hydration kinetics.

  2. Provides robust thermal gelation behavior—forms reversible gels upon heating, enhancing texture control in formulations.

  3. Offers outstanding film-forming capability and surface adhesion for coating and binding applications.

  4. Delivers consistent rheology modification across a broad pH range (3–11) with minimal sensitivity to electrolytes.

  5. Complies with major global regulatory standards including USP/NF, EP, JP, and FDA 21 CFR §172.874 for food contact and pharmaceutical use.

Typical Applications Of Dow METHOCEL 40-100 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

  1. Pharmaceutical tablet coatings and controlled-release matrix systems.

  2. Oral solid dosage forms including hot-melt extrusion (HME) carriers and binder in direct compression.

  3. Food-grade thickeners and stabilizers in dairy alternatives, sauces, and plant-based products.

  4. Construction additives for tile adhesives, self-leveling underlayments, and cementitious renders.

  5. Personal care formulations such as hydrogels, toothpaste bases, and hair styling gels.

Specifications Of Dow METHOCEL 40-100 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Chemical TypeHydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC)
Product FormFree-flowing white to off-white powder
AppearanceOdorless, tasteless, fine particulate powder
Primary ApplicationsPharmaceutical excipient, food additive, construction additive, personal care thickener
Key FeaturesThermoreversible gelation, high solution clarity, low surface tension, non-ionic stability
BenefitsImproved processability, enhanced film integrity, extended shelf-life stabilization, reduced syneresis
Regulatory ComplianceUSP/NF, EP, JP, FDA 21 CFR §172.874, E464
pH of 2% Aqueous Solution (25°C)5.0–8.0


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