Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
Product Description
Micelo® Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) is non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether which offers a variety of functional properties when dissolved in water. It can be used as thickeners, binders, surfactants, protective colloids,suspending agents and water retention agents in many construction materials.
We offer different grades of cellulose ethers (standard and customized) . For more information, product TDS, COA, SDS, and free samples. Please contact carrie@michemcn.com
Product Specifications
| Appearance: | white or off-white powder |
| Moisture: | ≤5 % |
| Ash: | ≤5 % |
| Methoxy content: | 19-24 % |
| Hydroxypropyl content: | 4-12 % |
| pH value: | %s |
| Viscosity: | 400-75,000 mPa.s (Brookfield RV, 2%) |
Applications
- Tile adhesives
- Wall putty/skim coat
- Gypsum Plasters
- Joint fillers
- Waterproofing mortars
- Self-leveling compounds
- ETICS / EIFS
Advantages
Our Micelo® are formulated to offer these improvements:
- Improved adhesivestrength and flexibility, reducing the risk of splitting under expansion and contraction
- Good water retention and extended working time
- Optimized product consistency and rheology
- Improved adhesion and sliding resistance