IFF’s Industrial Solutions has decades of experience and technology leadership in the field of cellulosic polymers. Our METHOCEL™ hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) grades are a prime polymer solution for alcohol-based cleaning formulations, like hand sanitizers, that are better for consumers and the planet.
METHOCEL™ is primarily used as a premium thickener and gelling agent, but it can also be applied to alcohol-based formulations to control viscosity and rheology, enabling consumers to easily dispense and apply alcohol gels onto their hands with reduced waste.
- Hand sanitizers
- Cleaning gels
- Industrial cleaning products
*Sensory evaluation by internal IFF panel showed similar results vs the use of carbomers.
METHOCEL™ Product Features | Functional Benefits |
|---|---|
Soluble in alcohol-based formulations | Thickening and gelling Excellent flow characteristics Helps dispense sanitizer Stabilization and suspension of additives Clear gel Easy to use – no neutralization step needed |
Surface activity | Foam control – suitable for foam sanitizers |
High molecular weight | Smooth texture and finish Similar sensory results to carbomers* |
Derived from renewable wood pulp | Renewable, sustainable |
Natural content (65% to 84% depending on the grade) | Green chemistry alternative to petrochemicals Better for skin |
Product recommendations
*Comparative transparency testing shows METHOCEL™ products to be either superior or equivalent to other stabilizer options.
May not be applicable to your country or application – refer to disclaimer at the end.
Application | Recommended Product | Usage Level % | Gel clarity |
|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol-based cleaning products | METHOCEL™ 311 | 0.5 – 1.5 | Superior* Transparent* |
METHOCEL™ 254 | 0.7 – 1.5 | Strong gel Transparent* | |
METHOCEL™ E10M | 1.0 – 2.5 | Medium gel Transparent* | |
METHOCEL™ F4M | 1.5 – 2.5 | Medium gel |
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