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METHOCEL™ K15M
METHOCEL™ K15M is a high–molecular weight hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) thickener. It will yield a viscosity of 15,000 cPs at 2% in water and is commonly used to thicken coatings, adhesives, and cleaners.
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- Manufacturer: IFF
- Product Line: METHOCEL™ Cellulose Ethers
- Product: METHOCEL™ Water-Soluble Cellulose Ethers
- Industries: Adhesives | Agriculture | Building & Construction | Care Chemicals | Coatings | Lubricant Formulation
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METHOCEL™ K15M is an HPMC polymer with moderate hydroxypropyl substitution. This cellulose ether is typically used as a rheology modifier, binder, water retention aid, or suspension aid in water-based coatings, adhesives, and cleaners. Solutions containing METHOCEL™ K15M impart shear-thinning rheology, have excellent lubricity and spreadability, and are stable across a broad pH range. The hydroxypropyl content provides for moderate solvent compatibility, making this thickener a valuable additive for water–solvent blends. METHOCEL™ K15M features reversible gelation at temperatures above 90°C, which helps provide a boost in green strength for ceramics and adhesives. METHOCEL™ K15M is also used to control the viscosity of latex architectural paints, coatings, and cleaners that assists with application and adherence. In addition to viscosity control, this grade also provides improved film durability and storage stability of suspensions and emulsions.
Specifications
Methoxyl, %: 19.0–24.0
Hydroxypropoxyl, %: 7.0–12.0
Viscosity, cPs (2% in water at 20°C): 10,000–18,000
Primary Chemistry: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC)
Primary Chemistry: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
Features & Benefits
Water soluble and nonionic
Stable between pH 2 and 13
Features reversible thermal gelation properties
Imparts wet tack properties
Improves drying speed
Problems Solved
Poor adhesion of coatings or cleaners caused by excessive sag and creep on vertical surfaces
Defects in ceramics caused by a lack of green strength before firing
Difficulty spreading high-viscosity formulations evenly
Applications
Adhesives
Coatings
Ceramics
For more information about METHOCEL™ K15M and its applications and functionality, visit our dedicated website for cellulosics here.
Related Applications
Adhesives
- Aerospace
- Architectural
- Automotive
- Corrugated Boxes
- Glues
- Industrial
- Packaging
- Paper & Consumables
- Sealants
- Textiles
- Wood Glues
- Automotive Cleaner
- Bathroom Cleaner
- Carburetor Cleaner
- Carpet Cleaner
- Cleaning Stereolithography Parts
- Countertop Cleaner
- Detergent
- Dish Wash, Soap
- Dishwashing Detergent
- Electronic Photo Resist Cleaner
- Fiberglass Resin Cleaner
- Floor Finish
- Furniture Polish
- Gel Packs
- Granite Cleaner
- Grill and Oven Cleaner
- Hand Cleaner
- Hard Surface Cleaner
- Ice Packs
- Ink Cleaner
- Laundry Detergent
- Marker Removal
- Metal Cleaning
- Paint Stripper
- Polymer Resin Cleanup
- Rust Removal
- Shower Cleaner
- Stain Remover
- Stainless Steel Cleaner
- Structural Adhesives Cleanup
- Tile Cleaner
- Toilet Bowl Cleaner
- Wax Remover
- Aerosol Coatings
- Automotive OEM Coatings
- Automotive Refinish
- Ceramic Coatings
- Coil Coatings
- Consumer Paints
- Electrodeposited Coatings
- Electronics Coatings
- Floor Coatings
- Furniture Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
- Lacquers
- Metal Coatings
- Overprint Varnishes
- Pipe Coatings
- Primers
- Roof Coatings
- Special Purpose Coatings
- Stone and Tile Coatings
- Terra Cotta Coatings
- Textile & Leather Coatings
- Truckbed Liners
- Wood Coatings
Related Chemistries
Adhesives
Related Functions
Adhesives
Agriculture
Building & Construction
Lubricant Formulation
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