Cellulose Ether Supplier, HPMC Manufacturer

Kima Chemical is a global cellulose ether supplier leader in the production and supply of cellulose ethers. They offer a wide range of cellulose ether products used in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, personal care, construction, and coatings. Kima Chemical’s cellulose ethers are known for their high quality, consistency, and performance.

Kima Chemical is known for its technical expertise and customer support, helping customers find the right cellulose ether products for their specific applications. They have a global presence with manufacturing facilities and sales offices in various regions around the world.

Cellulose ether refers to a family of water-soluble polymers derived from cellulose, which is the main structural component of plant cell walls. These polymers are chemically modified to introduce functional groups such as hydroxyethyl, hydroxypropyl, methyl, or carboxymethyl groups onto the cellulose backbone. This modification enhances the water solubility and other desired properties of cellulose, making it useful in a wide range of industrial applications.

Cellulose ethers are widely used as thickeners, stabilizers, binders, and film formers in various industries including:

1. Construction: Cellulose ethers are used in construction materials such as cement-based mortars, tile adhesives, grouts, and gypsum-based products to improve workability, water retention, and adhesion properties.
2. Pharmaceuticals: In pharmaceutical formulations, cellulose ethers are used as binders in tablet manufacturing, viscosity modifiers in liquid formulations, and film formers in coating applications.
3. Food: Cellulose ethers are employed as thickeners, stabilizers, and fat replacers in food products such as sauces, dressings, dairy products, and bakery items.
4. Personal Care: They are used in personal care products like shampoos, lotions, creams, and toothpaste as thickeners, emulsifiers, and film formers.
5. Paints and Coatings: Cellulose ethers are used as rheology modifiers and thickening agents in water-based paints, coatings, and adhesives to control viscosity and improve application properties.
6. Oil and Gas: In the oil and gas industry, cellulose ethers are used as rheology modifiers in drilling fluids to control viscosity, filtration, and fluid loss properties.

Common types of cellulose ethers include methylcellulose (MC), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), and ethylhydroxyethyl cellulose (EHEC). Each type offers specific properties suitable for different applications.