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METHOCEL™ K100LV Premium
METHOCEL™ K100LV Premium is a low–molecular weight HPMC thickener with minimized impurities. It creates a viscosity of approximately 100 cPs at 2% in water.
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- Manufacturer: IFF
- Product Line: METHOCEL™ Cellulose Ethers
- Product: METHOCEL™ Water-Soluble Cellulose Ethers
- Industries: Adhesives | Care Chemicals | Coatings
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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METHOCEL™ K100LV Premium is a low-viscosity hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) with a moderate degree of hydroxypropyl substitution. Compared to METHOCEL™ K100LV, METHOCEL™ K100LV Premium is created to have minimized impurities that may interfere with the quality of formulations subject to stringent regulatory examinations. METHOCEL™ K100LV Premium forms a solution with a viscosity of approximately 100 cPs when added to water at 2%. These solutions have shear-thinning rheology and are lubricious, making them useful for improving workability in chemical formulations. This thickener has moderate solubility in organic solvents and excellent pH stability. It is ideal for use in coating, paint, cleaner, and adhesive applications and can help improve formulation stability by keeping ingredients in suspension longer.
METHOCEL™ K100LV Premium also features thermal gelation properties, with solutions reversibly gelling between 70°C and 90°C, producing a soft gel. This property helps boost green strength in ceramics and adhesives.
Specifications
Methoxyl content, %: 19.0–24.0
Hydroxypropoxyl content, %: 7.0–12.0
Apparent viscosity at 2% in water at 20°C, mPa·s: 80–120
Moisture, as packaged (max): 3.0
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™ K100LV Premium and its applications and functionality on our dedicated website for cellulosics here: https://www.industrialcellulosics.com/products/methocel/methocel-k100lv-premium.
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