FAQ

HPMC (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose) is widely used a thickener, binder, and stabilizer across various industries, including construction, pharmaceuticals, food and personal care.In construction, it improves mortar/plaster workability. In pharmaceuticals, it's a binder, thickener in tablets and coatings.

HPMC is generally recognized as safe. It's biocompatible and non-toxic.

Around 7 days. The lead time of Celix  is 7 to 30 days normally according to the order type. 

• Ashland Global Holdings Inc. – Known for Benecel™, Aqualon™, Natrosol™, and Klucel™, serving pharmaceutical, construction, and consumer markets.

• Dow Chemical Company – Offers Methocel™, Walocel™, Ethocel™; widely used in construction, pharma, and food industries.

• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. – Producer of Metolose™ / Tylose™ HPMC, highly regarded for pharmaceutical-grade products.

• CP Kelco (formerly Hercules) – Known for Aqualon™ HPMC and KluCel® MC used in construction and food/pharma.

• Shandong Head Co., Ltd. – One of China’s largest producers with capacity of ~60,000 MT, focusing on construction-grade HPMC.

• Nouryon – Prominent manufacturer serving everyday cellulose products such as paper, plastics, building materials, food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care items.

• JRS Pharma –  a leading manufacturer of pharmaceutical excipients, including HPMC.

• AkzoNobel – Produces Bermocoll™ cellulose ethers, widely used in coatings/paints for viscosity control.

• Celix Cellulose Co. Ltd. – A growing player from China with a significant share in construction, pharma, and food sectors.

• Lotte Fine Chemical – Korea-based, producing Mecellose™ HPMC for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, and construction.

Celix Cellulose (Hebei Celix Cellulose Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese chemical manufacturer specializing in cellulose ethers and construction additives like HPMC, HEC, HEMC, RDP, used to improve building materials, coatings, and detergents for better workability, adhesion, and water retention. Established in 2007, Celix focus on green, technology-driven solutions, serving both domestic and international markets with products that enhance performance in tile adhesives, mortars, plasters, and more, aiming for high-quality, sustainable materials. 

They can be packed in paper-plastic composite bags lined with polyethylene plastic bags, cardboard drums or plastic coated, etc., each with a net weight of 25KG. During storage and transportation, it should be protected from sun and rain, fire and moisture.

In tile adhesives and grouts, HPMC enhances the plasticity and water retention, resulting in better adhesion and preventing tile movement or cracking. It also improves the workability of the adhesive, making it easier to apply and ensuring a more even, bubble-free finish. Furthermore, HPMC can help reduce the amount of cement required, making the product more cost-effective.

MOQ is 1 ton. Before making any order, you can contact us for asking a free sample.

Sample test is the special service of Celix Cellulose. We can support you the free sample for test, meanwhile, provide the technical support on product optimazation for your specific Project. Each bottle contains 200 grams, we offer 200-600 grams depend on your needs.

In tile adhesives and grouts, HPMC enhances the plasticity and water retention, resulting in better adhesion and preventing tile movement or cracking. It also improves the workability of the adhesive, making it easier to apply and ensuring a more even, bubble-free finish. Furthermore, HPMC can help reduce the amount of cement required, making the product more cost-effective.

Not at the moment, but we will provide more categories in the future.