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  Cellulose, the primary component of plant cell walls, is the most abundant organic polymer on Earth. Its derivatives find extensive use across various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and construction. Among these derivatives, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) and methylcellulose (MC) are the most popular. While HPMC and MC are often used interchangeably, they have significant differences that should be taken into account.   What is Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose? Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose  (HPMC) is a nonionic, water-soluble cellulose ether derived from the natural polymer cellulose. Its molecular structure closely resembles that of natural cellulose, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. HPMC's unique properties, such as solubility and viscosity, make it ideal for use in building materials, food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.   Features of HPMC: 1. Solubility: One of the most significant advantages of HPMC is its solubility. HPMC re

  HEC  has the properties of thickening, suspension, bonding, emulsification, film stabilization, dispersion, water retention, antimicrobial and colloid protection, and can be widely used in coatings, cosmetics, oil drilling and other industries. Main Characters of HEC ​ Thickening HEC is an ideal thickener for coatings and cosmetics. In practical applications, its thickening property combined with suspension, safety, dispersibility and water retention will produce more ideal results. Pseudoplasticity Pseudoplasticity is the property that the viscosity of a solution decreases as the speed increases. Latex paint containing HEC is easy to apply with a brush or roller and can increase the smoothness of the surface, which can also increase work efficiency; shampoo containing HEC has good fluidity and easy to dilute and disperse. Salt tolerance HEC is very stable in high-concentration salt solutions, and will not decompose into ions. When used in electroplating, it can make the surface of t