HPMC is used as a binder, water retention agent, and plasticizer in cement-based products, such as mortars, plasters, and grouts. It is also used as a water-soluble polymer in the production of gypsum board and as a rheology-modifying agent in paint and coatings.
HPMC is used as a thickening, stabilizing, and gelling agent in a wide range of products, such as sauces, dressings, soups, dairy products, desserts, and beverages.