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- Manufacturer: Roquette
- Product Line: METHOCEL™ Cellulose Ethers
- Product: METHOCEL™ Industrial Thickeners
- Industries: Adhesives | Agriculture | Building & Construction | Care Chemicals | Coatings | Inks
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
METHOCEL™ E10M
METHOCEL™ E10M is a medium–molecular weight hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) rheology modifier with a viscosity of 10,000 cPs at 2% in water. It is often used in applications like coatings, adhesives, and inks.
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Specifications
Methoxyl, %: 28.0–30.0
Hydroxypropyl, %: 7.0–12.0
Sodium chloride, % max: 0.5
Moisture as packaged, % max: 5.0
Viscosity, cPs (2% in water at 20°C): 7,500–15,000
Primary Chemistry:
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- Manufacturer: Roquette
- Product Line: METHOCEL™ Cellulose Ethers
- Product: METHOCEL™ Industrial Thickeners
- Industries: Adhesives | Agriculture | Building & Construction | Care Chemicals | Coatings | Inks
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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Canada
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United States
Overview
METHOCEL™ E10M is a medium–molecular weight, water-soluble HPMC polymer often used as a thickener and stabilizer across various industrial formulations. METHOCEL™ E10M has moderate hydroxypropyl substitution and high methoxy content, resulting in a polymer that is more compatible with solvent- and alcohol-based solutions than other METHOCEL™ cellulose ethers. In general, with METHOCEL™ grades, the combination of hydroxypropyl substitution and methoxy content influences the overall balance of hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties of the HPMC.
Solutions that contain METHOCEL™ E10M are thixotropic with a high level of lubricity. This characteristic makes them easy to disperse, spread, and extrude. Additionally, METHOCEL™ E10M can form films with good durability and flexibility. METHOCEL™ E10M will reversibly gel at temperatures exceeding 64°C to provide a rapid boost in viscosity. This boost in viscosity provides additional green strength in applications such as ceramics and adhesives.
Specifications
Methoxyl, %: 28.0–30.0
Hydroxypropyl, %: 7.0–12.0
Sodium chloride, % max: 0.5
Moisture as packaged, % max: 5.0
Viscosity, cPs (2% in water at 20°C): 7,500–15,000
Primary Chemistry:
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Features & Benefits
- Good compatibility with a variety of solvents
- Provides thermal gelation properties for increased green strength
- Excellent stability in pH 2–13
- Imparts pseudoplastic rheology
- Nonionic
- High purity
Problems Solved
Poor green strength of extruded ceramic parts
Sag of solvent- or water-based coatings, inks, cleaners, or adhesives
Insufficient viscosity in alcohol-based cleaners or disinfectants
Defects originating from poor green strength in ceramic parts
pH instability in acid or alkaline formulations
Films that break down due to oils or greases
Applications
Household and industrial cleaners
Ceramic extrusion
Water-based adhesives
Coatings
Inks
Related Applications
Adhesives
Agriculture
Building & Construction
Care Chemicals
- Automotive Cleaner
- Bathroom Cleaner
- Carpet Cleaner
- Countertop Cleaner
- Detergent
- Dish Wash, Soap
- Floor Finish
- Gel Packs
- Granite Cleaner
- Grill and Oven Cleaner
- Hand Cleaner
- Hard Surface Cleaner
- Ink Cleaner
- Laundry Detergent
- Oven Degreaser
- Shower Cleaner
- Structural Adhesives Cleanup
- Toilet Bowl Cleaner
- Appliances & Machinery Coatings
- Architectural Coatings
- Automotive OEM Coatings
- Automotive Refinish
- Basecoats
- Brick Coatings
- Can Coatings
- Ceramic Coatings
- Coil Coatings
- Conformal Coatings
- Consumer Paints
- Floor Coatings
- Furniture Coatings
- Heat Seal Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
- Lacquers
- Metal Coatings
- Paper Coatings
- Pipe Coatings
- Plastic Coatings
- Primers
- Roof Coatings
- Special Purpose Coatings
- Stone and Tile Coatings
- Textile & Leather Coatings
- Topcoats
- Wood Coatings
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Related Functions
Adhesives
Agriculture
- Binder
- Dispersing Agent
- Drift Control Solvent
- Rheology Modifier
- Seed Treatment
- Thickener
- Water Absorption
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