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METHOCEL™ E3 Premium LV
METHOCEL™ E3 Premium LV is an HPMC thickener with a very low molecular weight. It creates a viscosity of approximately 3 cPs when used at 2% in water.
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- Manufacturer: IFF
- Product Line: METHOCEL™ Cellulose Ethers
- Product: METHOCEL™ Water-Soluble Cellulose Ethers
- Industries: Adhesives | Building & Construction | Coatings | Inks
- Authorized Countries: Austria | Canada | France | Germany | Italy | Mexico | Spain | Switzerland | United Kingdom | United States
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Overview
METHOCEL™ E3 Premium LV is a water-soluble hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) polymer with moderate hydroxypropyl substitution and high methoxyl substitution. This thickener provides among the lowest viscosity levels achievable in water-based solutions within the METHOCEL™ product line. METHOCEL™ E3 Premium LV is a useful rheology modifier that provides mild shear-thinning effects. Given the low degree of viscosity it imparts, METHOCEL™ E3 Premium LV is ideal for use in liquid coatings and inks, ensuring good formulation stability and helping to provide uniform film formation. It is also useful as a binder in ceramic applications, where it helps increase green strength and reduce defects due to its thermal gelation properties.
Specifications
Methoxyl content, %: 28.0–30.0
Hydroxypropoxyl content, %: 7.0–12.0
Apparent viscosity at 2% in water at 20°C, mPa·s: 2.4–3.6
Sulfated ash, %: ≤1.5
Moisture (loss on drying), %: ≤5.0
Residue on ignition, %: ≤1.5
Primary Chemistry:
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC)
Features & Benefits
- Water soluble
- Highly pure
- No ionic charge
- pH stable from 2 to 13
- Promotes reversible thermal gelation
- Reduces friction in high-solids formulations
- Wet-tack and fast-drying properties
- Improved rheology control
Problems Solved
Unpredictable rheology of low-viscosity coating, ink, adhesive, or cleaning formulations High levels of impurities contributed by rheology modifiers Sagging or dripping of water-based paints, inks, or coatings when applied to vertical or horizontal surfaces Poor green strength of complex or thin-walled ceramic parts
Applications
Coatings Inks Ceramics Adhesives Cleaners Learn more about METHOCEL™ E3 Premium LV and its applications and functionality on our dedicated website for cellulosics here!
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Adhesives
- Aerospace
- Architectural
- Automotive
- Corrugated Boxes
- Glues
- Industrial
- Packaging
- Paper & Consumables
- Sealants
- Textiles
- Wood Glues
- Aerosol Coatings
- Aerospace Coatings
- Architectural Coatings
- Automotive OEM Coatings
- Automotive Refinish
- Basecoats
- Ceramic Coatings
- Coil Coatings
- Consumer Paints
- Electrodeposited Coatings
- Electronics Coatings
- Floor Coatings
- Furniture Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
- Lacquers
- Marine Coatings
- Metal Coatings
- Nail Polish
- Overprint Varnishes
- Pipe Coatings
- Primers
- Release Coatings
- Roof Coatings
- Special Purpose Coatings
- Stone and Tile Coatings
- Terra Cotta Coatings
- Textile & Leather Coatings
- Topcoats
- Traffic Paint
- Truckbed Liners
- Wood Coatings
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