Alcohol-Based Cleaning Gels
With decades of experience and technology leadership in hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) chemistry, Nutrition & Biosciences offers optimized METHOCEL™ grades, that are soluble in alcohol-based formulations and can be used as premium thickeners and gelling agents in hand sanitizers, cleaning gels and industrial cleaning products.
METHOCEL™ polymers are obtained from plant cellulose, a naturally-occurring polysaccharide. They are used in hand sanitizers and related applications, to control viscosity and rheology, enabling consumers to easily dispense and apply alcohol gels onto hands with reduced waste.
METHOCEL™ HPMC provides the following benefits:
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METHOCEL™ Product Features |
Functional Benefits |
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Soluble in alcohol-based formulations |
Thickening and gelling Excellent flow characteristics Helps dispense sanitizer solution Stabilization and suspension of additives Clear gel Easy to use – no neutralization step required |
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High molecular weight |
Smooth texture and finish |
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Derived from renewable wood pulp |
Natural, green chemistry alternative to non-renewable materials |
Product Selection Table - Industrial Grade Products
MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE TO YOUR COUNTRY OR APPLICATION - REFER TO DISCLAIMER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE
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Application |
Recommended Product |
Usage Level % |
Gel clarity |
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Alcohol-based cleaning products |
METHOCEL™ 311 |
0.5 – 1.5 |
Superior* |
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METHOCEL™ E10M |
1.0 – 2.5 |
Transparent* |
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METHOCEL™ F4M |
1.5 – 2.5 |
Transparent* |
* Comparative transparency testing shows our METHOCEL™ products to be either superior or equivalent to other stabilizer options.
Product selection is dependent on the type and percentage of alcohol used in the formulation, as well as the amount of water and desired gel characteristics. Nutrition & Biosciences offers additional products, including pharmaceutical grade METHOCEL™, compliant with all major pharmacopoeias. For more information please connect with our sales and technical team.
Please watch our short video: how to make a cleaning gel
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DISCLAIMER
HAND SANITIZERS AND CLEANING GELS ARE REGULATED IN MANY COUNTRIES. FORMULATORS AND MANUFACTURERS SHOULD CONSULT, UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS, THAT APPLY FOR THEIR INTENDED PRODUCT AND COUNTRY BEFORE MAKING A SELECTION.
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