METHOCEL™ A15LV is a low–molecular weight methylcellulose polymer thickener and rheology modifier for coatings and adhesives. It produces a viscosity of 15 cPs at 2% in water.
METHOCEL™ A15LV is a low-viscosity, water-soluble polymer derived from cellulose that functions as a rheology modifier and thickener. It is a high-purity, nonionic cellulose ether powder with high methyoxyl substitution on its cellulose polymer backbone. METHOCEL™ A15LV provides precise viscosity and rheology control for lower-viscosity solutions. When added to water at 2%, METHOCEL™ A15LV yields a solution with 15 cPs of viscosity.
METHOCEL™ A15LV has excellent stability and can function in pH 2–13, making it a flexible thickener that can be used in a variety of formulations. Due to its shear-thinning rheology, the METHOCEL™ A15LV polymer also imparts good lubricity and flowability under high shear, with rapid viscosity rebuild when shear is removed. METHOCEL™ A15LV may also be used for other functionalities besides thickening. Its cellulose polymer forms reversible gels at temperatures above 55°C, allowing for dramatic increases in green strength for ceramics prior to firing. This enables more complex-shaped parts to be made with lower defect rates.
Methoxyl (%): 27.5–31.5
Sodium chloride (max, %): 2.0
Viscosity (2% in water, at 20°C, calculated, cPs): 12–18
Primary Chemistry: Methylcellulose (MC)
Primary Chemistry: Methylcellulose (MC)
Water soluble
Nonionic polymer
Shear-thinning rheology modifier
Thickening agent
Naturally derived from cellulose
Forms firm, reversible gels at lower temperatures
Improves binding in high-solid applications
Wide pH stability from pH 2 to 13
Low-viscosity grade
Improved lubrication and rheology control
Low green strength in ceramics prior to firing
Excessive viscosity caused by using higher–molecular weight thickening agents
Instability in formulations with high or low pH
Use of thickeners that are not derived from natural sources like cellulose
Ceramics
Coatings
Inks
For more information about METHOCEL™ A15LV and its applications and functionality, visit our dedicated website for cellulosics here!
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