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METHOCEL™ A4C
METHOCEL™ A4C is a medium molecular weight methylcellulose thickener. It yields a viscosity of 400 cP at 2% in water and is used to modify the rheology of coatings and adhesives.
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- Manufacturer: Roquette
- Product Line: METHOCEL™ Cellulose Ethers
- Product: METHOCEL™ Water-Soluble Cellulose Ethers
- Industries: Adhesives | Care Chemicals | Coatings | Lubricant Formulation | Water Treatment
- Authorized Countries: Austria | Canada | France | Germany | Italy | Mexico | Spain | Switzerland | United Kingdom | United States
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Overview
METHOCEL™ A4C is a water-soluble, high purity, non-ionic cellulose ether, and performs as thickener, binder, and film former. METHOCEL™ A4C is thixotropic and provides precise modification of viscosity and rheology in water based formulations. METHOCEL™ A4C reversibly gels at temperatures above 55°C. Due to this it is an excellent at binding and improving green strength of ceramics prior to firing. Additionally, METHOCEL™ A4C has outstanding stability in both extremely acidic and alkaline systems.
Specifications
CAS number: 9004-67-5
Methoxyl: 27.5 - 31.50%
Sodium Chloride: max 2.0%
Viscosity, 2% in water, @20°C, calculated: 350 - 550 cP
Primary Chemistry:
Methylcellulose (MC)
Features & Benefits
- Yields optimum performance at a lower concentration
- Can be added directly to aqueous systems
- Non-ionic
- pH stable
- Reversible thermal gelation
- Excellent film former
- Superior binder in high solid applications
- High lubricity performance
- Excellent pH stability (2-13)
Problems Solved
Newtonian rheology of water based formulations
Sag and creep of water based formulations
Unstable viscosity of acidic and alkaline formulations
Defects in ceramics due to low green strength
Applications
Methocel™ A4C is used in agriculture products, cleaners, lubricants, paints, and coatings applications. Learn more about METHOCEL™ A4C applications and functionality on our Cellulosics dedicated website. Click Here!
Related Applications
Adhesives
- Aerospace
- Architectural
- Automotive
- Ceramics
- Glues
- Industrial
- Machinery & Appliances
- Medical Devices
- Packaging
- Paper & Consumables
- Sealants
- Tapes
- Textiles
- Wood Glues
- Automotive Cleaner
- Bathroom Cleaner
- Bathroom Scum Remover
- Carburetor Cleaner
- Carpet Cleaner
- Circuit Board Cleaner
- Cleaning Stereolithography Parts
- Countertop Cleaner
- Descaler
- Detergent
- Dish Wash, Soap
- Dishwashing Detergent
- Electronic Photo Resist Cleaner
- Fiberglass Resin Cleaner
- Floor Finish
- Freon Replacement in Electronics Cleaner Systems
- Furniture Polish
- Gel Packs
- Granite Cleaner
- Grill and Oven Cleaner
- Hand Cleaner
- Hard Surface Cleaner
- Ice Packs
- Ink Cleaner
- Laundry Detergent
- Laundry Sour
- Marker Removal
- Metal Cleaning
- Oven Degreaser
- 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
- Aerospace Coatings
- Appliances & Machinery Coatings
- Architectural Coatings
- Automotive OEM Coatings
- Automotive Refinish
- Basecoats
- Ceramic Coatings
- Coil Coatings
- Concrete Coatings
- Conformal Coatings
- Consumer Paints
- Electrodeposited Coatings
- Electronics Coatings
- Floor Coatings
- Furniture Coatings
- Heat Seal Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
- Marine Coatings
- Metal Coatings
- Pipe Coatings
- Release Coatings
- Roof Coatings
- Special Purpose Coatings
- Topcoats
- Traffic Paint
- Wood Coatings
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