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- Manufacturer: Roquette
- Product Line: METHOCEL™ Cellulose Ethers
- Product: METHOCEL™ Water-Soluble Cellulose Ethers
- Industries: Adhesives | Coatings
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
METHOCEL™ A15C Premium
METHOCEL™ A15C Premium is a high-purity polymer used as a thickener for coatings, inks, and adhesives. It yields a viscosity of around 1,500 cPs at 2% in water.
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Specifications
Sulfated ash, %: ≤1.5
Moisture (loss on drying), %: ≤5.0
Residue on ignition, %: ≤1.5
Methoxyl content, %: 27.5–31.5
Heavy metals, mg/kg: ≤20
Apparent viscosity, 2% in water at 20°C, mPa·s: 1,730
Primary Chemistry:
Methylcellulose (MC)
- Manufacturer: Roquette
- Product Line: METHOCEL™ Cellulose Ethers
- Product: METHOCEL™ Water-Soluble Cellulose Ethers
- Industries: Adhesives | Coatings
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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United States
Overview
METHOCEL™ A15C Premium is a methylcellulose rheology modifier used to precisely control viscosity of water-based formulations. It forms a solution of approximately 1,500 cPs at 2% in water. Its designation as a premium grade indicates that it contains fewer impurities than the standard METHOCEL™ A15C grade. Therefore, it is used in applications that require a high degree of performance and viscosity control with minimal impact to the overall formulation quality. Typical applications include use as a thickener for coatings, inks, and adhesives. METHOCEL™ A15C Premium is pseudoplastic in nature and, therefore, may also be extruded. It is lubricious and will reversibly gel above 55°C. These properties make it an ideal ingredient to use as an extrusion aid and a green-strength-enhancing binder in technical ceramics. METHOCEL™ polymers have outstanding pH stability and help improve shelf life in formulations.
Specifications
Sulfated ash, %: ≤1.5
Moisture (loss on drying), %: ≤5.0
Residue on ignition, %: ≤1.5
Methoxyl content, %: 27.5–31.5
Heavy metals, mg/kg: ≤20
Apparent viscosity, 2% in water at 20°C, mPa·s: 1,730
Primary Chemistry:
Methylcellulose (MC)
Features & Benefits
- Water soluble
- Highly pure
- Controlled rheology
- Water binding
- Reversibly forms gels at high temperatures
- Excellent stability in pH 2–13
Problems Solved
Dripping or sagging of freshly applied water-based adhesives, sealants, or paints
High levels of impurities contributed by rheology modifiers
Poor green strength in ceramics
High extrusion pressure of ceramics
High defect rate in ceramic extrusion
Applications
METHOCEL™ A15C is the ideal thickener for paints, coatings, cleaners, and more. It is also an excellent binder to increase green strength in technical ceramics. Learn more about METHOCEL™ A15C on our cellulosics-dedicated website here: https://www.industrialcellulosics.com/products/methocel/methocel-a15c-premium.
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