Methyl Cellulose (MC)

Methyl Cellulose Supplier

Methyl Cellulose Supplier

Methyl cellulose is a natural cellulose-based raw material characterized by its high purity and superior quality. Meska Joinway methyl cellulose powder is widely utilized in the pharmaceutical and food industries as a thickener, protective colloid, auxiliary emulsifier, pigment, tablet binder, and film-forming agent.

  • Possesses excellent surface activity;
  • Forms films characterized by exceptional toughness, flexibility, and transparency;
  • Practically insoluble in anhydrous ethanol, diethyl ether, and acetone;
  • Exhibits excellent wettability, dispersibility, and water-retention properties.
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Why Are We Worthy of Trust?

  • First and foremost, we are a primary source manufacturer with 23 years of experience in producing cellulose ethers—not a distributor or a fictitious entity.
  • Secondly, regarding quality control, Meska Joinway employs rigorous batch management and testing protocols to ensure that each batch of methylcellulose maintains consistent stability in viscosity, purity, and functionality.
  • To address supply stability—a common concern among our clients—we have established a robust raw material supply system and long-term production planning to mitigate the impact of potential changes in government policies, energy markets, or logistics.

Methyl Cellulose Technical Data Sheet

Project Name

Idicator MC Series

Appearance

White or off-white fibrous orgranular powder,odorless and tasteless

Methoxy Content(wt %)

27.5-31.5

Loss on drying ( wt %)

≤5

Residue on ignition (wt%)

≤1

Heavy metals ( ppm)

≤20

Lead(ppm)

≤2

pH(ppm)

5.0-8.0

Viscosity(2% aqueous solution at 20℃ )

3-105,000

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Methyl Cellulose Application

Food Industry

It is widely used in plant-based meat binding, bakery texture improvement and dairy stabilization etc.

Pharmaceutical Industry

Uses in tablet binder,controlled release formulations,ophthalmic solutions and suspending agent.
Company advantages

Company advantages

Meska Joinway offers not only products but also expert technical support. Our technical team provides guidance on viscosity selection, formulation recommendations, and application techniques—tailored to our customers’ specific needs—to help them achieve optimal performance in their food and pharmaceutical formulations.

We also offer customization services for our methylcellulose products, enabling tailored specifications for viscosity and degree of substitution.

Packaging and Storage

Packaging: Meska Joinway methyl cellulose is packaged in 20 kg round cardboard drums (lined with an inner bag made of pharmaceutical-grade polyethylene film).

Storage: Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and rain; take precautions to protect against moisture.

Packaging and Storage

Methyl Cellulose Products

pharma grade mc

Pharma Grade MC

food grade mc

Food Grade MC

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How Can One Assess The Quality of Methyl Cellulose?

Quality is primarily determined based on the following points:

  • Appearance: It should be a white or off-white powder, free of impurities;
  • Solubility: It should exhibit good solubility, dispersing uniformly in cold water without clumping;
  • Viscosity: Its viscosity should be stable and consistent with the nominal value, and the degree of substitution should be uniform;
  • Functional Properties: It should simultaneously possess excellent water retention, film-forming capabilities, and thermal gelation properties.

Overall, products characterized by high purity, stable performance, and consistent results in application are considered superior in quality.

2. Does Methyl Cellulose Exhibit Thermal Reversibility?

Yes, it does. After methyl cellulose forms a gel upon heating, it reverts to a solution upon cooling.

3. How Is Methyl Cellulose Dissolved?

First, disperse the methylcellulose in cold water; stirring for 10 to 30 minutes will result in a uniform solution.

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