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METHOCEL™ E15 Food Grade LV
METHOCEL™ E15 Food Grade LV is a low molecular weight hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) thickener. It yields a viscosity of ~15 cP at 2% in water.
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- Manufacturer: IFF
- Product Line: METHOCEL™ Cellulose Ethers
- Product: METHOCEL™ Water-Soluble Cellulose Ethers
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Overview
METHOCEL™ E15 Food Grade LV is a water-soluble HPMC polymer with moderate hydroxypropyl substitution (~10%) and high methoxy content (~29%). This grade complies with the most common Food standards. METHOCEL™ E15 Food Grade LV provides precise control of rheology at low viscosity and is commonly used as a thickener, binder, and film former in applications requiring food grade material. Due to its thixotropic nature METHOCEL™ E15 Food Grade LV provides solution with excellent lubricity and spreadability. It has outstanding pH stability in both extremely acidic and alkaline systems. METHOCEL™ E15 Food Grade LV solutions will reversibly gel at temperatures above 64° C and provide a dramatic increase in green strength that is useful for ceramic processes.
Specifications
Methoxyl: 28.0-30.0%
Hydroxypropoxyl: 7.0-12.0%
Viscosity, 2% in water @20°C: 12-18 cPs
Residue on ignition: 3.0%
Sulfur Dioxide: Max 10 ppm
Primary Chemistry: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Features & Benefits
Food compliance: FCC, EC, FAC/WHO,GRAS,U.S. FDA
Water soluble
No Ionic charge
PH stable
Thermal gellation
Kosher certified
Excellent pH stability (2-13)
Problems Solved
Incorrect rheology of formulations that require food grade approvals
Decrease in viscosity at high temperatures
Out of specification viscosity of high and low pH formulations over time
Applications
Adhesives
Agriculture
Coatings
Inks
Related Applications
Adhesives
- Aerospace
- Architectural
- Automotive
- Ceramics
- Corrugated Boxes
- Glues
- Industrial
- Packaging
- Paper & Consumables
- Sealants
- Textiles
- Wood Glues
- Aerosol Coatings
- Aerospace Coatings
- Antistatic Coatings
- Appliances & Machinery Coatings
- Architectural Coatings
- Automotive OEM Coatings
- Automotive Refinish
- Basecoats
- Brick Coatings
- Can Coatings
- Ceramic Coatings
- Coil Coatings
- Conformal Coatings
- Consumer Paints
- Elastomeric Coatings
- Electrodeposited Coatings
- Electronics Coatings
- Floor Coatings
- Furniture Coatings
- Heat Seal Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
- Lacquers
- Marine Coatings
- Metal Coatings
- Nail Polish
- Overprint Varnishes
- Paint Strippers & Removers
- Paint Thinner
- Paper Coatings
- Pipe Coatings
- Plastic Coatings
- Polyurea 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
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Adhesives
Agriculture
Coatings
Inks
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