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- Manufacturer: Dow
- Product Line: CELLOSIZE™ Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Product: CELLOSIZE™ Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Industries: Adhesives | Building & Construction | Coatings | Inks | Lubricant Formulation
- Authorized Countries: Austria | Benelux | Canada | France | Germany | Italy | Spain | Switzerland | United Kingdom | United States
CELLOSIZE™ QP-4400H
CELLOSIZE™ QP-4400H is a medium molecular weight hydroxyethylcellulose polymer. It is used as a thickener for waterborne coatings, cleaners, and adhesives.
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Specifications
Brookfield Viscosity (25°C) - 2% in Water: 4800 to 6000 mPa.s
Volatiles: 5 wt% max
Water insolubles: 0.80 wt% max
Particle size (through #20 mesh): 98% min
Primary Chemistry:
Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC)
- Manufacturer: Dow
- Product Line: CELLOSIZE™ Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Product: CELLOSIZE™ Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Industries: Adhesives | Building & Construction | Coatings | Inks | Lubricant Formulation
- Authorized Countries: Austria | Benelux | Canada | France | Germany | Italy | Spain | Switzerland | United Kingdom | United States
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Austria
Benelux
Canada
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
Overview
CELLOSIZE™ QP-4400H is a water soluble, non-ionic hydroxyethylcellulose polymer. It is primarily used as a thickener in water-based cleaners, inks, paints, and adhesive formulations. The molecular weight of CELLOSIZE™ QP-4400H is tightly controlled, allowing for much more consistent and stable viscosity batch to batch when compared to other common thickeners like guar and xanthan gum. CELLOSIZE™ QP-4400H Hydroxyethylcellulose is surface-treated to delay hydration. This allows the polymer to be easily dispersed in water before hydration, without the risk of forming gels or lumps. Hydration can be expedited once the polymer is dispersed by increasing the pH or temperature of the dispersion. CELLOSIZE™ QP-4400H will provide a viscosity of 4800-6000 mPa.s when added to water at 2% weight. This efficiency allows for the reduction of water soluble solids in emulsions and improves the moisture resistance of paints and adhesives thickened with CELLOSIZE™ QP-4400H Hydroxyethylcellulose.
Specifications
Brookfield Viscosity (25°C) - 2% in Water: 4800 to 6000 mPa.s
Volatiles: 5 wt% max
Water insolubles: 0.80 wt% max
Particle size (through #20 mesh): 98% min
Primary Chemistry:
Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC)
Features & Benefits
- Water-soluble
- Nonionic
- Protective colloid
- Effective film former
- Good chemical compatibility
Problems Solved
Unstable viscosity of cleaning products that leads to poor storage stability
Sag and creep of adhesives and sealants applied to vertical surfaces
Applications
Aerospace; Architectural; Automotive; Ceramics; Corrugated Boxes; Glues; Industrial; Machinery & Appliances; Packaging; Paper & Consumables; Sealants; Tapes; Textiles; Wood Glues; Emulsion Stabilizer
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Adhesives
- Aerospace
- Architectural
- Automotive
- Ceramics
- Corrugated Boxes
- Glues
- Industrial
- Machinery & Appliances
- Packaging
- Paper & Consumables
- Sealants
- Tapes
- Textiles
- Wood Glues
- Aerospace Coatings
- Appliances & Machinery Coatings
- Automotive OEM Coatings
- Automotive Refinish
- Basecoats
- Brick Coatings
- Can Coatings
- Ceramic Coatings
- Concrete Coatings
- Conformal Coatings
- Electrodeposited Coatings
- Electronics Coatings
- Floor Coatings
- Furniture Coatings
- Heat Seal Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
- Marine Coatings
- Metal Coatings
- Overprint Varnishes
- Paint Strippers & Removers
- Pipe Coatings
- Plastic Coatings
- Primers
- Release Coatings
- Roof Coatings
- Special Purpose Coatings
- Stone and Tile Coatings
- Terra Cotta Coatings
- Textile & Leather Coatings
- Topcoats
- Traffic Paint
- Truckbed Liners
- Wax and Polishes
- Wood Coatings
- Automotive Inks
- Commercial & Publication
- Corrugated Boxes
- Digital Inks
- Flexible Films
- Glass & Ceramics
- Graphic Arts Coatings
- Heat Seal Coatings
- Narrow Web
- Packaging
- Plastics
- Printed Electronics
- Tag & Label
- Textiles
Related Chemistries
Related Functions
Adhesives
Coatings
Inks
Lubricant Formulation
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FAQs
What is CELLOSIZE™ QP-4400H?
CELLOSIZE™ QP-4400H is a water-soluble, nonionic hydroxyethylcellulose polymer known for its thickening properties. It forms a solution with approximately 4,800 to 6,000 cPs viscosity when added to water at a 2% concentration. Compared to some other cellulosic rheology modifiers, it is more tolerant of salts in solution and will be stable in solutions from pH 3 to 10.
What applications is CELLOSIZE™ QP-4400H used in?
CELLOSIZE™ QP-4400H is used in various formulations, including water-based cleaners, paints, and adhesives, owing to its effective thickening capabilities. In cleaners, paints, and adhesives, it helps improve workability by preventing sagging and dripping of formulations applied to overhead or vertical surfaces. It also enhances moisture resistance in paints and adhesives, offering advantages over other common thickeners like guar and xanthan gum.
Why choose CELLOSIZE™ QP-4400H over other CELLOSIZE™ grades?
CELLOSIZE™ QP-4400H is among the highest-viscosity CELLOSIZE™ products and should be used in formulations that require high viscosity to achieve a thicker, gelled consistency.
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