Thickening and thixotropy of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
The second action of the hydroxypropyl methylcellulose-thickening effect depends on hydroxypropyl methylcellulose polymerization degree, solution concentration, shear rate, temperature and other conditions. The gelation properties of solutions are unique to alkyl cellulose and its modified derivatives. Gelation characteristics are related to the degree of substitution, solution concentration and additive. For hydroxyl-alkyl-modified products, gel properties are also associated with the degree of