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METHOCEL™ A4M is a medium molecular weight methylcellulose thickener with approvals for use in pharmaceutical applications. It yields a viscosity of ~4000 cP at 2% in water.
METHOCEL™ A4M Premium is a water-soluble methylcellulose. Solutions containing METHOCEL™ A4M are thixotropic and show outstanding stability in extreme pH making it an ideal thickener for acidic and alkaline based cleaning products. METHOCEL™ A4M will reversibly gel at temperatures above 55°C and improve lubricity and green strength of ceramics, coatings, and adhesives.
Viscosity, 2% in water @20°C: 2,663 - 4970 cP
Loss on drying: 5% Max
Residue on ignition: 1.5% Max
Ash, sulphated: 1.5% Max
Primary Chemistry: Methylcellulose (MC)
USP/EP/JP compliant
Yielding optimum performance at a lower concentration.
Can be added directly to aqueous systems
Non- ionic
pH stable
High purity
Reversible thermal gelation
Elastic viscosity builder
CAS number: 9004-67-5
Contamination of coatings, inks, and adhesives with impurities present in additives
Failure of water based formulations due to low viscosity
METHOCEL™ A4M Premium is ideal for high purity applications. It is commonly used in adhesives, ceramics and plastics. Learn more about METHOCEL™ A4M Premium applications and functionality on our Cellulosics dedicated website. Click Here!
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