Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC) Cellulose Ether, CAS 9004-65-3, Construction Grade
Buyer-facing sourcing candidate for Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC), CAS 9004-65-3, offered as white or almost white cellulose ether powder for construction applications. Key checks for RFQ include exact viscosity grade, methoxy and hydroxypropyl substitution range, particle size, moisture, ash, gelation temperature, packing format, batch COA availability, and export documentation readiness.
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CAS No.: 9004-65-3Cellulose ether / HPMC thickener, construction-grade additiveReady for RFQ with CAS, grade, viscosity, COA, SDS, and packing verification
Application focus: construction materials such as tile adhesive, putty, plaster, joint filler, masonry mortar, and cement-based systems
Reported purity: 99% min, subject to buyer verification by COA and test method
Viscosity range: 5 to 200,000 mPa.s, grade dependent; confirm NDJ or Brookfield method, concentration, spindle, rpm, and temperature
Viscosity examples: KLD400, KLD4K, KLD15K, KLD40K, KLD60K, KLD80K, KLD100K, KLD150K, KLD200K, KLD200S and related HPMC-MAX grades
Methoxy content: reported 28.0-32.0 for 60SLO series and 19.0-24.0 for 75SLO series; confirm basis and method
Hydroxypropyl content: reported 7.0-12.0 for 60SLO series and 4.0-12.0 for 75SLO series; confirm basis and method
Water: 5.0% max reported
Who uses this page
Target buyers
Construction chemical formulators
Dry-mix mortar producers
Tile adhesive manufacturers
Cement-based putty and skim coat manufacturers
Gypsum plaster and gypsum putty producers
Joint filler and masonry mortar producers
Industrial chemical distributors sourcing cellulose ethers
Private-label construction additive importers
Before matching
Documents to check
CAS number, grade, assay, and impurity profile
SDS, COA, TDS, HS code, and transport classification
Destination-market import documents before supplier matching
Package and route
Packing notes
Reported standard packing: 25 kg per bag
Confirm bag construction, such as kraft paper bag, PE inner liner, valve bag, or woven bag
Confirm palletization, stretch wrapping, container loading quantity, and moisture protection for sea freight
Request label mock-up showing product name, grade, batch number, net weight, manufacturer, country of origin, and storage symbols where applicable
For trial orders, confirm sample availability, sample quantity, courier restrictions, and whether sample COA matches commercial batch format
Confirm shelf-life statement and recommended storage statement as shown on supplier documents, without relying on marketplace text alone
Applications and sourcing options
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Common applications
Construction-grade thickening and water-retention additive sourcing
Dry-mix mortar formulation input evaluation
Tile adhesive and cement-based adhesive grade comparison
Putty, skim coat, and wall filler raw material qualification
Gypsum-based plaster and joint compound additive screening
Distributor catalog expansion for cellulose ether products
Supplier benchmarking for viscosity grade, particle size, and gelation temperature
How we compare
Sourcing options
Quote by exact viscosity grade, such as 40,000 mPa.s, 60,000 mPa.s, 80,000 mPa.s, 100,000 mPa.s, 150,000 mPa.s, or 200,000 mPa.s
Quote by application grade, such as tile adhesive, cement putty, gypsum plaster, joint filler, or masonry mortar
Quote by substitution series, such as lower gelation or higher gelation temperature series
Quote by test method alignment, such as NDJ viscosity or Brookfield viscosity
Quote by standard 25 kg bag packing or palletized export packing
Quote by trial sample, pilot order, or full container load
Quote with third-party inspection, pre-shipment COA, and export document review
Quote under FOB China port, CFR, CIF, or buyer-nominated forwarder terms
Human review
Compliance notes
CAS check required: verify HPMC CAS 9004-65-3 against the supplier COA, SDS, invoice, packing list, and customs documents
Request current SDS in English and destination-market language where required
Request COA for each batch covering viscosity, moisture, ash, particle size, appearance, substitution values, and any application-specific parameters
Confirm whether the material is offered as construction grade, industrial grade, food grade, pharmaceutical grade, or other grade; do not assume cross-grade suitability
For food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or regulated end uses, request separate grade documentation and compliance declarations specific to the destination market
DG awareness: HPMC is commonly shipped as non-dangerous goods, but the buyer should request the latest transport classification statement from the supplier or forwarder
Export documents to confirm: commercial invoice, packing list, COA, SDS, certificate of origin if needed, bill of lading, and any destination-specific declarations
No regulatory approval or import clearance should be assumed from supplier listing claims; buyer should verify with local compliance teams and customs broker
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Questions to confirm
What is the exact HPMC grade name and viscosity target for quotation?
Is the quoted viscosity measured by NDJ or Brookfield, and under what concentration, temperature, spindle, and rpm conditions?
Can you provide a recent batch COA for the proposed grade?
What are the methoxy and hydroxypropyl substitution ranges for this grade, and which test method is used?
What are the standard moisture, ash, particle size, gelation temperature, light transmittance, and whiteness limits?
Is this product construction grade only, or can you supply separate food, pharma, or cosmetic grades with dedicated documentation?
What impurity controls are available for heavy metals, residual solvents, odor, insoluble matter, and microbial count if required by our specification?
What is the standard packing, pallet size, and maximum container loading quantity for 20 ft and 40 ft containers?
Checks before quote
CAS check required: verify HPMC CAS 9004-65-3 against the supplier COA, SDS, invoice, packing list, and customs documents
Request current SDS in English and destination-market language where required
Request COA for each batch covering viscosity, moisture, ash, particle size, appearance, substitution values, and any application-specific parameters
Confirm whether the material is offered as construction grade, industrial grade, food grade, pharmaceutical grade, or other grade; do not assume cross-grade suitability
For food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or regulated end uses, request separate grade documentation and compliance declarations specific to the destination market
DG awareness: HPMC is commonly shipped as non-dangerous goods, but the buyer should request the latest transport classification statement from the supplier or forwarder
Export documents to confirm: commercial invoice, packing list, COA, SDS, certificate of origin if needed, bill of lading, and any destination-specific declarations
No regulatory approval or import clearance should be assumed from supplier listing claims; buyer should verify with local compliance teams and customs broker
Next step
Send the product page with your target quantity and market. A sourcing manager can then confirm sample options, supplier fit, packaging details, and open document gaps.
