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

Dow METHOCEL 40-101 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Dow METHOCEL 40-101 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is a premium-grade, water-soluble cellulose ether from Dow’s METHOCEL™ portfolio. It delivers exceptional viscosity control, thermal gelation, and film-forming performance in pharmaceuticals, food, and personal care applications. This low-viscosity grade offers rapid hydration, excellent clarity, and robust solution stability—ideal for sustained-release tablets, thickening systems, and emulsion stabilization.
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Features Of Dow METHOCEL 40-101 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

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

  2. Provides strong, stable viscosity build in aqueous systems across a broad pH range (3–11) and temperature profile.

  3. Offers outstanding film-forming capability with good flexibility, clarity, and low tack.

  4. Delivers superior thermal gelation behavior—forms reversible gels upon heating, enhancing texture control in heat-triggered formulations.

  5. Complies with major global regulatory standards including USP/NF, EP, JP, and FDA 21 CFR §172.872 for food contact and pharmaceutical use.

Typical Applications Of Dow METHOCEL 40-101 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

  1. Pharmaceutical oral solid dosage forms: binder and controlled-release matrix in tablets and pellets.

  2. Topical pharmaceuticals and cosmetics: rheology modifier and stabilizer in gels, creams, and ointments.

  3. Food applications: texturizer and moisture-retention agent in baked goods, dairy alternatives, and plant-based meats.

  4. Construction adhesives and tile mortars: water retention enhancer and workability improver for cementitious systems.

  5. Industrial coatings and inkjet inks: viscosity controller and film former for aqueous-based formulations.

Specifications Of Dow METHOCEL 40-101 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Chemical TypeHydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC)
Product FormFree-flowing white to off-white powder
AppearanceOdorless, tasteless, fine granular powder
Primary ApplicationsPharmaceuticals, food, personal care, construction, coatings
Key FeaturesThermal gelation, high water solubility, pH stability, film-forming
BenefitsImproved processability, enhanced moisture retention, controlled release, formulation stability
Regulatory StatusUSP/NF, EP, JP, FDA 21 CFR §172.872, E464
Viscosity (2% aqueous solution at 20°C)Approx. 100–120 mPa·s (Brookfield RV, spindle #3, 20 rpm)


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