Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose (HEMC) is prepared by introducing an ethylene oxide substituent (MS0.3~0.4) into methyl cellulose (MC), which has better salt tolerance than unmodified polymer, HEMC The gel temperature is also higher than MC.
1.0 Specifications
| Chemical name | Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose |
| Ash content(%) | ≤5 |
| Dry loss,(WT%) | ≤6 |
| Hydroxyethyl molal substitution degree(MS) | 1.8-2.0 |
| Methoxy molar substitution degree(DS) | 0.8-1.2 |
| Particle size(passing 0.18 mm) | ≥ 99% |
| Viscosity(Mpa.s) | 25,000-38,000 |
| pH value | 6.0-8.0 |
2.0 Application Range
Cement based plaster
Gypsum plaster & gypsum product
Masonry mortar
Joint filler
Tile adhesive
Self-leveling compound
Engineering paint
Extrusion forming concrete sheet