HPMC acts as a water retaining agent in cementitious materials. It forms a thin film around the cement particles, preventing excessive evaporation of water during the hydration process. This enhances workability and extends setting time, allowing for better placement and finishing of concrete.

Detergent thickeners, including HEC, MHEC, HPMC, sodium chloride, potassium nitro, and others, are used to enhance the viscosity and texture of detergents, improving their overall perception. These thickeners serve as detergent additives.

HEMC (Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose) is a non-toxic, white or light yellow, fibrous or powdered nonionic compound, known for its excellent solubility in both cold and hot water. Unlike some other cellulose derivatives, HEMC does not form a gel.

Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH, PVA, or PVAl) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer. It has the idealized formula [CH2CH(OH)]n. It is used in papermaking, textile warp sizing, as a thickener and emulsion stabilizer in polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) adhesive formulations, in a variety of coatings, and 3D printing.

EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System), also known as ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite System), is a popular exterior cladding system used in the construction industry.

In general, the gel temperature of HPMC is around 60℃-75℃ depending on its group content and different production technique. Due to the characteristics of MHEC group, it has a higher gel temperature, usually > 80℃.

HEMC can be used as a highly efficient water retention agent, adhesives and film-forming agent, stabilizer, etc. It is widely used in different industrial applications such as oil drilling, construction, and building, paint and coating, pharmaceutical, etc.

VAE Redispersible Powders are a type of polymer powder produced through the spray drying of a mixture of vinyl acetate and ethylene. Once dispersed in water, these powders form stable emulsions that can be easily integrated into cementitious materials.

Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) has excellent water retention properties and is widely used in various mortars, including masonry mortar, plastering mortar and ground leveling mortar, to improve the bleeding of mortar.