Benecel™ methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose INCI Name: Methylcellulose and Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Benecel methylcellulose (MC) is made by reacting methyl chloride with alkali-cellulose under rigidly controlled conditions. The resultant nonionic polymer is purified, dried and ground to a fine white powder, which is readily soluble in cold water. It is also possible to graft a hydroxypropyl group onto the MC polymer backbone, creating Benecel hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC).
Also a nonionic, cold water-soluble polymer, HPMC is a good film-former and varies somewhat in physical and chemical properties from MC. Benecel MC and HPMC are quite hydrophilic and readily soluble in cold water.
As the water temperature is raised, polymers pass through a thermal gelation phase, where solution viscosity rises rapidly, followed by flocculation and precipitation of the polymer out of solution. This precipitation is thermally reversible and occurs at different temperatures, depending on type and degree of substitution. Benecel MC and HPMC are compatible with most personal care surfactant systems.
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In particular, HPMC is chosen for its foam enhancing properties in surfactant systems. When used in a shampoo, the HPMC polymer helps with formation of bubble structure, leading to richer, longer lasting lather. MC and HPMC are used in a variety of applications in personal care and cosmetics including shampoo and hair styling products.
• Stabilizes complex surfactant mixtures
• Increases lather density
• Increases lather volume
• Increases lather stability
• Thickens soap based shampoos
In particular, HPMC is chosen for its foam enhancing properties in surfactant systems. When used in a body wash, the HPMC polymer helps with formation of bubble structure, leading to richer, longer lasting lather. MC and HPMC are used in a variety of applications in personal care and cosmetics including liquid bubble bath concentrate, lotions and creams, and liquid soap and body wash.
• Stabilizes complex surfactant mixtures
• Increases lather density
• Increases lather volume
• Increases lather stability
• Thickens soap based cleansers
Document LibraryInformation available to download for this product.
- Technical Information
- Aqualon Benecel™ E10M and K200M HPMC Surfactant Compatibility
- Product Information
- Benecel™ E10M Water-Soluble, Non-Ionic Cellulose Ether for Personal Care Applications
- Benecel™ K200M Water-Soluble, Non-Ionic Cellulose Ether for Personal Care Applications
- Technology Reports
- Tomato Sauce for Frozen Convenience Foods With Benecel™ K200M HPMC
- Formulations
- Clear Conditioning Shampoo With Benecel™ K200M and AquaCat™ Clear Cationic Solution
- Clear and Mild Shampoo With Benecel™ F4MC HPMC
- Clear Conditioning Shampoo With Benecel™ K200M HPMC
- Two-in-One Shampoo With Benecel™ K200M HPMC
- Clear and Mild Shampoo With Benecel™ K200M HPMC
- Gentle Everyday Shampoo With Benecel™ F4MC HPMC
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| Physical Properties | |
| Purity, dry basis, %, minimum | 98.0 |
| Softening temperature, °F (°C) | 284 (140) |
| Decomposition temperature, °F (°C) | >428 (>220) |
| Bulk density, g/ml | 0.25-0.5 |
| Biological oxygen demand, mgO2/mg product | 0-0.1 |
| Solution Properties | |
| Flocculation temperature, °F (°C) | |
| A Types | 122-167 (50-75) |
| E, F, K Types | 140-194 (60-90) |
| pH, 2% solution | 5.5-8.0 |
| Surface tension, 0.1% solution, dynes/cm | 45-55 |
| Specific gravity, 2% solution | 1.0032 |