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METHOCEL™ E5 Premium LV
METHOCEL™ E5 Premium LV a low–molecular weight hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) polymer commonly used as a thickener. It yields a viscosity of approximately 5 cPs at 2% addition 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
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METHOCEL™ E5 Premium LV is a water-soluble HPMC cellulose ether polymer with moderate hydroxypropyl substitution and high methoxy content. This grade is used in various industrial applications. It is an excellent rheology modifier to provide pseudoplastic rheology in applications requiring low viscosity. Due to its unique chemical composition, METHOCEL™ E5 Premium LV excels in controlling the flow properties of liquid coatings and inks, ensuring good stability and uniform film formation. Additionally, it acts as a great binder in ceramic isostatic pressing applications due to its thermal gelation properties, which improve green strength and reduce defects and waste.
Specifications
Viscosity, cPs (2% in water at 20°C): 4.0–6.0
Methoxyl, %: 28.0–30.0
Hydroxypropoxyl, %: 7.0–12.0
Loss on drying, % max: 5.0
Residue on ignition, % max: 1.5
pH, 2% in water: 5.0–8.0
Primary Chemistry: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
Features & Benefits
Good water solubility
pH stable between 2 and 13
Helps form smooth films with high integrity
Provides shear-thinning rheology at low viscosities
Increases green strength of ceramic parts
Problems Solved
Loose packing of ceramic powders
High amounts of ceramic parts with defects caused by poor green strength
Poor flow and leveling properties in inks or coatings
Applications
Inks
Coatings
Ceramics
For more information about METHOCEL™ E5 Premium LV and its applications and functionality, visit our dedicated website for cellulosics here.
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- Aerospace Coatings
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- Basecoats
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- Electrodeposited Coatings
- Electronics Coatings
- Floor Coatings
- Furniture Coatings
- Heat Seal 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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