HPMC & HEMC for Detergent and Home Care Products

Recommended Additives:
  • HPMC (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose)
  • HEMC / MHEC (Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose / Methyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose)
Unlock Stability and Performance in Home Care Formulations

In the detergent and home care industry, formulation stability, user experience, and viscosity control are essential to product quality. Whether it’s liquid laundry detergent, dishwashing gel, fabric softener, or surface cleaner — consistent texture, shelf stability, and pleasant application feel are non-negotiable.
Xinwohao Chemical’s high-purity HPMC and HEMC are non-ionic cellulose ethers that act as efficient thickeners, stabilizers, and rheology modifiers. Widely used in surfactant-rich systems, they improve product appearance, flow behavior, and long-term consistency — even under extreme storage conditions.

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Benefits of HPMC & HEMC in Detergent and Home Care Applications

  • Efficient Thickening PerformanceThe cellulose ether of daily chemical grade provides products with excellent moisturizing properties, good hydrophilicity and significant thickening effect.
  • Excellent Salt Tolerance
    Maintains stability in high electrolyte or surfactant systems such as liquid hand soaps or concentrated laundry liquids.
  • Improved Shelf Stability
    Can give washing products superior skin feeling Good foam stability, low irritation, high safety to hair and eyelids It has good performance in combination with surfactant and stable emulsification Thickening effect is obvious, acid and alkaline resistance, salt resistance, jelly resistance, outstanding comprehensive cost performance.

Common Applications

  • Liquid hand soaps
  • Fabric softeners
  • Liquid laundry detergents
  • Hand dishwashing liquids
  • Floor and surface cleaners
  • Toilet and bathroom cleaning gels

Packaging & Storage

  • Packaging: 25kg kraft bags with inner PE liner
  • Shelf Life: 2 years under dry, sealed conditions
  • Storage: Avoid direct contact with moisture and store in a cool, dry place