METHOCEL™ K15M
METHOCEL™ K15M is a HPMC thickener with low substitution. It yields a viscosity of 15,000 cP and forms a soft gel texture. This Methocel has the highest gelation Temperature of 70°C-90°C (158°F-194°F).
- Manufacturer: DuPont
- Product Line: METHOCEL™ Water-Soluble Cellulose Ethers
- Product: METHOCEL™ Water-Soluble Cellulose Ethers
- Industries: Adhesives; Coatings; Inks
- Region: North America
- Documents: SDS, Request TDS
Product Overview
METHOCEL™ K15M is a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. It is a water-soluble, high-purity, non-ionic cellulose ether. Methocel products are used as thickeners, binders, film formers, and water retention agents. The combination of properties in a formulation bring economic advantages versus other polymers.
Product Specifications
Methoxyl: 19.0 - 24.0%
Hydroxypropoxyl: 7.0 - 12.0%
Viscosity, 2% in water @20°C: 10,000 - 18,000 cP
Features & Benefits
Water soluble
No ionic charge
pH stable
Thermal gelation
Gels goes back into solution upon cooling
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- Aerosol Coatings
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- Automotive OEM Coatings
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- Basecoats
- Ceramic Coatings
- Coil Coatings
- Concrete Coatings
- Consumer Paints
- Electrodeposited Coatings
- Electronics Coatings
- Floor Coatings
- Furniture Coatings
- Heat Seal Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
- Lacquers
- Marine Coatings
- Metal Coatings
- Overprint Varnishes
- Pipe Coatings
- Primers
- Release Coatings
- Roof Coatings
- Special Purpose Coatings
- Stone and Tile Coatings
- Terra Cotta Coatings
- Textile & Leather Coatings
- Topcoats
- Truckbed Liners
- Wood Coatings
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METHOCEL™ Water-Soluble Cellulose Ethers
METHOCEL™ cellulose ethers are water-soluble polymers derived from cellulose. They are used as thickeners, binders, film-formers and water-retention agents for a broad range of products. They also function as suspension aids, protective colloids and emulsifiers.
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