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METHOCEL™ E5 Premium LV
METHOCEL™ E5 Premium LV a low molecular weight hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) thickener. It yields a viscosity of ~5 cP at 2% addition in water.
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- Manufacturer: IFF
- Product Line: METHOCEL™ Cellulose Ethers
- Product: METHOCEL™ Water-Soluble Cellulose Ethers
- Industries: Adhesives | Building & Construction | Coatings | Inks
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Overview
METHOCEL™ E5 Premium LV is a water-soluble HPMC polymer with moderate hydroxypropyl substitution and high methoxy content. This premium grade can be used in industrial applications. METHOCEL™ E5 Premium is an excellent thixotropic rheology modifier for applications requiring low viscosity. METHOCEL™ E5 Premium is great binder and should be used in ceramic isostatic pressing applications to improve green strength.
Specifications
Viscosity, 2% in water @20°C: 4.0 - 6.0 cP
Methoxyl: 28.0 - 30.0%
Hydroxypropoxyl: 7.0 - 12.0%
Loss on Drying: 5.0% Max
Residue on Ignition: 1.5% Max
pH, 2% in water: 5.0 - 8.0
Primary Chemistry: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
Features & Benefits
U.S. FDA Gras
Water Soluble
pH Stable (2-13)
Gelling agent
Excellent binder
Rheology control
Problems Solved
Loose packing of dry, semi-dry, and isostatic pressing of ceramic powders
Unpredictable green density of pressed ceramics
Reject ceramics due to warpage, distortion, or cracking
Applications
This grade can be used in industrial applications such as ceramics, coatings and inks. Learn more about METHOCEL™ E5 Premium LV applications and functionality on our Cellulosics dedicated website. Click Here!
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Adhesives
- Aerospace
- Architectural
- Automotive
- Corrugated Boxes
- Glues
- Industrial
- Packaging
- Paper & Consumables
- Sealants
- Textiles
- Wood Glues
- Aerosol Coatings
- Aerospace Coatings
- Architectural Coatings
- Automotive OEM Coatings
- Automotive Refinish
- Basecoats
- Ceramic Coatings
- Coil Coatings
- Consumer Paints
- Electrodeposited Coatings
- Electronics Coatings
- Floor Coatings
- Furniture Coatings
- Heat Seal Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
- Lacquers
- Marine Coatings
- Metal Coatings
- Nail Polish
- Overprint Varnishes
- Pipe Coatings
- Primers
- Release Coatings
- Roof Coatings
- Special Purpose Coatings
- Stone and Tile Coatings
- Terra Cotta Coatings
- Textile & Leather Coatings
- Topcoats
- Traffic Paint
- Truckbed Liners
- Wood Coatings
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