EPD-IES-0026639:001
Cellulose Ether (Industrial-Grade)
Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (abbreviated as HPMC) is a significant mixed ether classified as a non-ionic water-soluble polymer compound, characterized as odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic. In China, water-soluble cellulose ethers account for substantial consumption in the construction industry, personal care products, and food sector. Within the construction industry, it functions as a water-retaining agent, set retarder, binder, and reinforcing agent; in ceramics manufacturing, it is widely utilized as a binder; and in the coatings industry, it serves as a thickener, dispersant, stabilizer, and paint remover. Additional applications extend to personal care products, the food industry, ink printing, and plastic production.
| Registration number | EPD-IES-0026639:001 |
|---|---|
| Status | Valid |
| Initial version date | 2025-11-07 |
| Validity date | 2030-11-06 |
| PCR | 2021:03 Being updated - Basic chemicals 1.1.5 |
| Standards conformance | ISO 14025:2006 |
| Geographical scope | Global, China |