02/01/2014
HPMC (Hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose)
What it is:
HPMC are additives for the cement based mortars as well as water based paints.
What it does:
In various combinations, HPMC provides thickening power, water retention ability, consistency development, suspension power, emulsion development, protective colloid, film formation, lubrication, solution stabilization, waterproofing, mortar anti-sagging, crack reduction, flexibility improvement, workability and adhesion enhancement, and other various functions.
How it functions:
Each addtive provide a subset of benefits, by carefully selecting and balancing these benefits along with correct dosage, high quality mortar for various purposes can be created.
How it is used:
HPMC applications are primarily focused on building materials and paints, although it has a wide range of industrial applications including, not limited to:
Building material
Paint
Oil field operations
Coatings
Leather making
Ceramics
Agriculture
PVC