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VIVAPUR® HPMC K4M

CAS Number
9004-65-3

VIVAPUR® HPMC K4M is a medium viscosity hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose in powder form. It is solvable in water and forms a reversible gel above a specific gelling temperature. VIVAPUR® HPMC K4M can also be used to increase tack and form transparent and flexible films which show oil barrier properties. VIVAPUR® HPMC K4M is an EU approved food additive which complies with the specifications according to Reg. (EU) No. 231/2012 and Food Chemical Codex. For an EU usage please consider food categories and maximum levels listed in Reg. (EC) No 1333/2008.

Properties

Physical Form
Gel, Powder, Solid

Identification

Product families

CASE Ingredients — Additives
  • Functional Additives
  • Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers

Other characteristics

Brand
VIVAPUR
Features

Good Film Former, Improved Water Retention, Suspension Stability

Functions

Gelling Agent, Rheology Modifier, Stabilizer, Thickener

Labeling Claims
Gluten-free, Halal, Kosher
Ingredient
Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC)
Technology
CASE Ingredients
Ingredient Name
Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC)
Food Additive Number
E 464, INS 464

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