HPMC gel is a multifunctional material with diverse applications in pharmaceuticals, food, construction, cosmetics, medical devices, and agriculture. Its unique properties, such as biocompatibility, water solubility and rheology control, contribute to its wide application in various industries. As research and development continue, the potential applications of HPMC gels are likely to expand, making them an increasingly important and versatile material in numerous fields.

Cellulose is the most frequent polysaccharide in nature consisting of (some hundreds up to ten thousands) β-glycosidic linked glucose molecules. It is the main constituent of plant cell walls and vegetable fibre. It occurs mostly associated with hemicelluloses and lignin. It is therefore a common component of plant-based feed for all food producing and companion animals. However, these animals are not capable to digest cellulose enzymatically due to the lack of cellulases. The monomer element of cellulose, glucose, will not be released from cellulose. But gastrointestinal microbes can split cellulose, the main degradation products are short-chain fatty acids. In a simplified view, monogastric animals cannot digest cellulose, small amounts are microbially degraded in the large intestine. Minor amounts of cellulose may be absorbed as such by paracellular transport (passing through the intercellular space) or by transcytosis (transcellular transport of macromolecules captured in vesicles). On the other side, animals with large fermentation chambers in the intestine, such as ruminants, horses and rabbits, utilise large amounts of cellulose as energy source. In summary, cellulose is a natural part of feed and plays a physiological role in nutrition of animals (see Section 3.2.1).

In regions with significant temperature differences between summer and winter, it is advisable to use lower viscosity HPMC during the winter season for better construction results. Otherwise, at lower temperatures, the viscosity of the cellulose increases, resulting in a heavier feel during application and scraping.

HPMC (Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose) is a water-soluble polymer made from cellulose modified with hydroxypropyl groups. It is used as a thickener, emulsifier and stabilizer in foods, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. HPMC is produced by treating methyl cellulose with propylene oxide. The end result is a white, odorless and tasteless powder. Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose is very similar to methyl cellulose, but it is more soluble in water and has a higher viscosity. HPMC has many uses, such as a thickener (to replace cornstarch), a stabilizer (to prevent ingredients from separating or settling), a binder (to hold ingredients together), or an emulsifier (to mix two substances that do not dissolve well into each other).

We attended the BIG FIVE exhibition hold in DUBAI during Dec. 5-8 th of 2022. Along with our chairman of the company, we met a lot of new and old customers. Most of them are from construction and detergent product production field. We investigated the market and compared the quality from the market, and found our goal and made our plan for the next year. To serve better to our buyers.

Wrapping Up:
HPMC is a vegan-friendly polymer that enables companies to make supplements devoid of additives. Tablet production calls for glue, binders, fillers, and coating. By using an HPMC capsule, you can minimize the number of additional ingredients needed by only putting the active ingredient inside thus having big implications in the industry.