hydroksimetyyliselluloosa
Hydroksimetyyliselluloosa, often abbreviated as HMC, is a derivative of cellulose. It is produced by chemically modifying cellulose, a naturally occurring polymer found in plant cell walls, through a process that introduces methoxy groups. This modification alters the solubility and thickening properties of the original cellulose.
HMC is a white, fibrous powder that is insoluble in water but can be dispersed in various
Beyond construction, HMC finds use in other sectors. It can serve as a binder in pharmaceutical tablets,