HPMC: Complete Technical Guide & Applications

HPMC (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose): Technical Specifications & Industry Applications Guide [2024]

Technical Specifications at a Glance:

Parameter Specification Range Industry Standard
Viscosity Range 10-200,000 mPa·s USP/EP/JP
Methoxyl Content 19-30% ASTM D3876
Hydroxypropyl Content 7-12% USP Method
Particle Size Distribution 95% < 100 mesh ASTM D1921

LANDERCOLL HPMC: Technical Grades & Specifications

Construction Grade Specifications

Product Series Viscosity (mPa·s) Application Recommended Dosage
LANDERCOLL TA-15 15,000-20,000 Tile Adhesives 0.2-0.5%
LANDERCOLL GM-30 30,000-40,000 Gypsum Mortar 0.1-0.3%
LANDERCOLL WP-50 45,000-55,000 Wall Putty 0.2-0.4%

Optimal Mixing Ratios:

  • Tile Adhesive:
    • LANDERCOLL TA-15: 0.3%
    • Cement: 25%
    • Sand: 74.7%
  • Wall Putty:
    • LANDERCOLL WP-50: 0.3%
    • Calcium Carbonate: 60%
    • White Cement: 39.7%

Application-Specific Performance Data

Construction Applications

Property Test Method LANDERCOLL Result Industry Standard
Water Retention DIN 18555-7 >95% >90%
Open Time EN 1346 >30 min >20 min
Slip Resistance EN 1308 <0.5mm <1.0mm

Pharmaceutical Grade Specifications

Parameter LANDERCOLL PC Series Test Method
Heavy Metals < 20 ppm USP <231>
Residual Solvents Meets ICH Q3C USP <467>
Microbial Limits < 1000 CFU/g USP <61>

Step-by-Step Application Guides

Tile Adhesive Preparation Guide

  1. Pre-mixing:
    • Water temperature: 20-25°C
    • LANDERCOLL dosage: 0.3% of dry mix
  2. Mixing Process:
    • Add LANDERCOLL to water
    • Mix for 2-3 minutes
    • Add cement and aggregates
    • Final mixing: 3-5 minutes

Troubleshooting Guide

Poor Water Retention
Possible Causes:
  • Insufficient HPMC dosage
  • Incorrect mixing sequence
  • High temperature conditions
Solutions:
  • Increase LANDERCOLL dosage by 0.05%
  • Follow recommended mixing procedure
  • Use cold water in hot conditions