Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) Supplier for Construction Materials
Construction Grade HPMC
LANDU manufactures hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) under the LANDERCOLL® brand, supplying construction-grade cellulose ether for dry mix mortar manufacturers worldwide.
Our HPMC grades are developed for tile adhesive, EIFS/ETICS, wall putty, cement render and other cement-based and gypsum-based applications.
For dry mix mortar manufacturers, selecting the right HPMC grade requires consideration of application requirements, formulation design, and expected performance. The following guide explains grade selection logic, key technical parameters, and the quality documentation available from LANDU before sample evaluation.
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What is Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) is a non-ionic cellulose ether derived from natural cellulose through etherification with propylene oxide and methyl chloride. It is water-soluble, forms a gel structure at elevated temperature, and is used as a rheology modifier and water-retention agent in cement-based and gypsum-based building materials.
In dry mix mortar, HPMC is dispersed in powder form and activates on contact with mixing water, thickening the fresh mortar, slowing water loss to the substrate, and modifying the flow behavior of the wet mix. It does not participate in cement hydration chemically — its function is physical: controlling water migration and mortar rheology during the open and working time of the application.
Key Functions of HPMC in Dry Mix Mortar
For small-volume buyers, a local distributor may sometimes provide advantages such as inventory availability and local support. However, for manufacturers purchasing regular volumes, direct cooperation with an HPMC factory provides stronger control over consistency, technical communication, and long-term supply planning.
LANDERCOLL® HPMC Grades Selection Guide
Application | Performance Priority | Why This Application Needs It | Typical Viscosity Range |
Tile Adhesive (C1/C2 type) | Open time, water retention, sag resistance for wall tiling | Tile adhesive is troweled in a thin bed and must stay workable long enough for tile placement while resisting slump on vertical walls; both water retention and controlled rheology are needed simultaneously | Medium to high viscosity (formulation-dependent) |
EIFS/ETICS (Base Coat & Adhesive Mortar) | Water retention, workability, crack resistance support | Base coat mortar is applied over insulation board in a relatively thick layer and needs sustained water retention to cure properly and support mesh embedding without slumping | Medium to high viscosity |
Wall Putty (Skim Coat) | Smoothness, sag resistance, sandability | Putty is applied in thin layers and finished by hand or blade — the polymer needs to give a smooth, non-draggy feel and hold the applied layer without sagging before hardening | Medium to high viscosity, often finer particle grades |
Cement Render / Plaster | Water retention, pumpability (for machine render), workability | Render is often machine-applied and covers larger areas, so consistent water retention across the working time and shear-thinning behavior for pump conveyance are priorities over sag resistance | Medium viscosity, pump-grade options |
Applications
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Technical Specifications
| Application | Typical Viscosity Range | Key Performance Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Tile adhesive | 40,000–150,000 mPa·s | Open time, water retention, sag resistance |
| Self-leveling compound | Low viscosity grades | Flowability, water retention, workability |
| Gypsum-based plaster | 60,000–150,000 mPa·s | Workability, consistency, anti-sagging |
| Cement render / EIFS | 80,000–160,000 mPa·s | Water retention, adhesion, mortar stability |
| Wall putty / skim coat | 60,000–100,000 mPa·s | Smooth application, water retention, workability |
| Chemical Name | Brand | Grade | NDJ Viscosity 2% | Brookfield RV 2% | Tile adhesive | Tile grout | Masonry Mortar | Gypsum based mortar | Wall Putty | EIFS/ETICS | Waterproof Mortar | Repair Mortar | Self-leveling Compounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPMC | Landercoll® | K04 | 300-1,000 | 300-500 | ● | ●● | ●● | ||||||
| K5 | 5,000-10,000 | 3,000-5,000 | ●● | ●● | ●● | ||||||||
| K10HT | 12,000-25,000 | 8,000-12,000 | ●● | ●● | |||||||||
| K40 | 35,000-45,000 | 20,000-24,000 | ● | ●● | ●● | ● | ● | ● | ●● | ●● | |||
| K40HT | 35,000-45,000 | 20,000-24,000 | ●● | ●● | |||||||||
| K40G | 35,000-45,000 | 20,000-24,000 | ●● | ||||||||||
| K75 | 75,000-80,000 | 35,000-40,000 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||
| K75H | 75,000-80,000 | 35,000-40,000 | ●● | ● | ●● | ||||||||
| K75G | 75,000-80,000 | 35,000-40,000 | ●● | ● | |||||||||
| K100 | 85,000-110,000 | 45,000-60,000 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ●● | ●● | ●● | ||
| K100H | 85,000-110,000 | 45,000-60,000 | ●● | ● | ●● | ● | |||||||
| K100G | 85,000-110,000 | 45,000-60,000 | ●● | ● | |||||||||
| K150 | 140,000-160,000 | 55,000-65,000 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ●● | ||||||
| K150G | 140,000-160,000 | 55,000-65,000 | ●● | ● | |||||||||
| K200 | 185,000-215,000 | 65,000-80,000 | ● | ● | ● | ||||||||
| K200H | 185,000-215,000 | 68,000-75,000 | ●● | ● |
LANDERCOLL® HPMC grades are selected based on viscosity, substitution characteristics, dissolution behavior, and application requirements rather than simply marketing grade names. If you are evaluating an alternative HPMC grade, share your current formulation and performance targets — our technical team can recommend a suitable grade for comparison testing.
LANDERCOLL® HPMC Grades and Technical Data
Landercoll HPMC K100
Landercoll HPMC K100H
Landercoll HPMC K100
Packaging and Size
We package HPMC/MHEC/HEC in paper bags with plastic liners to provide extra protection. Please keep the product sealed and store it in a cool, dry place, away from moisture, direct sunlight, and sources of ignition.
Quality Control System
Landercoll® has been a trusted name in cellulose ether manufacturing for years, backed by three production bases equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Our manufacturing process features 16 horizontal reactors and 4 vertical reactors ensuring high-capacity, consistent output, alongside a DCS (Distributed Control System) for fully automated production and an SIS (Safety Instrumented System) for real-time process safety.
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