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Common Types of Liquid Thickeners

HPMC for Mortar Enhancing Performance and Versatility

In pharmaceutical applications, for example, HPMC is often used as a thickening agent in oral dosage forms such as tablets and capsules. The viscosity of the HPMC solution can impact the disintegration and dissolution rates of the dosage form, affecting the bioavailability of the active ingredient.

In the cosmetics sector, HPMC 4000 is frequently included in lotions, gels, and creams for its thickening and stabilizing effects. It can help create smooth formulations that easily spread on the skin, while also serving as a film-forming agent that provides a protective barrier.