Shopping Cart Cart is empty View Cart/Checkout Your Account Username Password Remember Me Log in Register Recover password If Javascript is disabled in your browser click here Search  Advanced search Product Lineup List All Products NEW Products Digital Downloads Clearance & Closeouts Additives Antioxidants Books Botanical Extracts Chelating Agents Conditioners Containers & Packaging Cosmetic Accessories Cosmetic Actives Emollients Emulsifiers Equipment Exfoliants Glitter Humectants Hydrosols, Distillates & Essences Natural Oils & Butters Nutrients Perfumery Preservatives Proteins & Derivatives Reagents & Testing Reed Diffusers Silicones Solvents Surfactants Thickeners Try-It! Kits Gift Certificates Bestsellers 1. Lotioncrafter BTMS 2. Stearic Acid NF 3. Cetyl Alcohol NF 4. Behenyl Alcohol 5. Lotioncrafter BTMS-50 Credit Card Processing Ingredients Category All-Around Favorite		Policies | My Account | Customer Rewards Points | Contact Us INCI | MSDS/Tech Data | Reference Room | Formulary Calculators | Flashpoint Calculator | Search the Site You are here... Lotioncrafter :: Conditioners :: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) 20% off Germall Plus Powder. Just add it to your cart and the discount will be taken automatically. 20% off Reed Diffuser Kits! Just add it to your cart and the discount will be taken automatically. Buy a Serum or Cream Try It Kit and receive 15% off your purchase of Related Products (noted with each kit)! more offers     Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) CAS No. 9004-65-3 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) is multifunctional as a lubricant, foam enhancer and stabilizer, thickener, emulsion stabilizer and film former for hair and skin care products. HPMC is especially useful in surfactant systems for its foam enhancing properties, helping with the formation of bubble structure, leading to richer, longer lasting lather. HPMC has a high tolerance for both salt and alcohol. Techniques for Dispersion The preferred method is to begin by heating approximately 1/3 of the total formulation water to 167°F (75°C) or higher. Add the HPMC to the vortex of agitated and heated water. Mix until fully dispersed. HMPC will not dissolve at this temperature. After complete dispersion, add the remaining water at room temperature or colder and continue mixing for 30 minutes after the total solution has cooled to 77°F. (25°C) or less. Proceed with the formulation. If heating is impossible, it is preferred to slurry the HPMC in a non-solvating media, such as glycerin or PEG, then add the slurry to the vortex of vigorously agitated water. Adding HPMC directly to cold water is not preferred, but if necessary, must be done very slowly under vigorous agitation. Expect longer mixing times for complete dissolution. Typical Use Rate: 0.1 - 2% Appearance: Off-white granular powder Solubility: Soluble in water Nonionic pH: 5.5 - 8.0 (2% solution) INCI: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Natural Source Product Details   Price: $3.75 Options   Choose Size 2 oz - $3.75 8 oz - $8.95 1 lb - $12.75 5 lb - $56.50 Quantity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25  Add to cart               Send to friend Tell your friends about this product. Your name: * Your e-mail: * Recipient's e-mail: *  Send to friend