Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose 4
Vegetable Based Polymer Thickener
viscosity       ~4000 cP, 2 % in H2O(20 °C)(lit.)
Description: Nonionic water-soluble cellulosic polymers which provides thickening in a wide range of applications. Viscosity 60,000 - 90,000cP in (2%) solution. Off-white to yellowish free flowing powder, faint odor. Water-soluble.
CAS: 9004-65-3
INCI Name: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
Benefits:
Effectively thickens the water phase of shampoos, conditioners, topical gels and other kinds of emulsions
Often used as foam enhancer and anti-caking agent
Has good foam enhancement properties in cleansing applications
Use: Dispersible in cold water; needs good wetting until gel forms, then mix well for a smooth consistency. Common usage level: 0.2 - 1%. For creams and lotions 0.2-0.5%; for gels up to 1% or more. Can also be combined with other thickeners. For external use only.
Applications: Shampoos, gels, serum, lotions & creams, hair preparations.
Raw material source: Cotton fibers
Manufacture: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is produced by treating heated cellulose fibers with a caustic solution which in turn is reacted with methyl chloride and propylene oxide yielding the propyl-methyl ether of cellulose. The fibrous reaction product is purified and ground to a fine, uniform powder.