A hidroxipropilmetilcelulose pode ser misturada com compostos de polímeros solúveis em água para formar uma solução homogênea e de alta viscosidade. Por exemplo, álcool polivinílico, éter de amido, goma vegetal etc. A adesão da hidroxipropilmetilcelulose à construção de argamassa é maior do que a da metilcelulose.

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is more resistant to enzymes than methylcellulose, and its solution enzymatic degradation is less likely than methylcellulose. Changes in temperature can seriously affect the water retention of methylcellulose. Generally, the higher the temperature, the worse the water retention. If the mortar temperature exceeds 40 °C, the water retention of methyl cellulose will be significantly worse, which will seriously affect the workability of the mortar. When the temperature is relatively high, try to choose hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose.