Is Methocel and HPMC same?

METHOCEL™ cellulose ethers are water-soluble polymers derived from cellulose. There are two different chemical types, methyl cellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC). METHOCEL™ polymers function as thickeners, binders, and film formers in water based formulations.

What is Methocel used for?

METHOCEL™ cellulose ethers are water-soluble methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose polymers. They’re derived from cellulose, the most abundant polymer in nature, and used as thickeners, binders, film-formers and for water-retention. They also function as suspension aids, protective colloids and emulsifiers.

Is Methocel safe?

In addition, methylcellulose (METHOCEL™ A products) is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

How do you make Methocel?

To make a 200 ml preparation of 3% methylcellulose, chill 130 ml of water at -20 °C for 30 min and place on ice.

Who are the owners of Dow Chemical Company?

SCO is owned by Union Carbide Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, and began operations in 1966. We now have more than 1000 Dow employees and 1500 contractors at SCO.

How to find out what products DOW Chemical makes?

Click on a name to view a list of products in the catalog. Click [Learn More] to view a page with information about the product technology / group.

Where are the Dow Chemical plants in India?

Utd.Arab Emir. Rod. PA 263, km 3,5 s/n Rod. BR 499, s/n – km 7/9 Union Carbide Comercial Chile Ltda. A Subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company Avda. Rocoto 3013 ul. Savska cesta 32 Raheja District 2. SP Plot no. 16-19 & 20. Guindy, Chennai – 600 032.

Where does Dow Chemical make brine in Louisiana?

At Grand Bayou Operations near Napoleonville, Louisiana, Dow mines underground salt with water to produce a saturated brine solution used in manufacturing at Dow’s Louisiana Operations in Plaquemine.