Actually, HPMS is safe and non-toxic, and it can be used as food additives. HydroxyPropyl MethylCellulose has no calory and no stimulation to skin and mucosa. HydroxyPropyl MethylCellulose is generally recognized as safe (FDA1985) and the acceptable daily intake (ADI) is 25mg/kg (FAO/WHO 1985). But in operation, we’d better wear protective equipment.
Please note that we should keep it avoid contact with fire source, the formation of plenty of dust in an airtight environment, and explosive hazards