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- Manufacturer: Roquette
- Product Line: METHOCEL™ Cellulose Ethers
- Product: METHOCEL™ Water-Soluble Cellulose Ethers
- Industries: Adhesives | Agriculture | Building & Construction | Coatings | Inks
- Authorized Countries: Austria | Canada | France | Germany | Italy | Mexico | Spain | Switzerland | United Kingdom | United States
METHOCEL™ K3 Premium LV
METHOCEL™ K3 Premium LV ia a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) thickener with a low substitution. It has a viscosity of between 2.4-3.6 cPs at low addition levels.
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Specifications
Methoxyl: 19.0 - 24.0%
Hydroxypropoxyl: 70 - 12.0%
pH,2% in water: 5.0-8.0
residue on Ignition: 1.5
Viscosity, 2% in water @20°C: 2.4-3.6 cP
Primary Chemistry:
Hydroxypropyl Ethylcellulose
- Manufacturer: Roquette
- Product Line: METHOCEL™ Cellulose Ethers
- Product: METHOCEL™ Water-Soluble Cellulose Ethers
- Industries: Adhesives | Agriculture | Building & Construction | Coatings | Inks
- Authorized Countries: Austria | Canada | France | Germany | Italy | Mexico | Spain | Switzerland | United Kingdom | United States
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Overview
METHOCEL™ K3 Premium LV is a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. It is a water-soluble, high-purity, non-ionic cellulose ether. Methocel products are used as thickeners, binders, film formers, and water retention agents. The combination of properties in a formulation bring economic advantages versus other polymers.
Specifications
Methoxyl: 19.0 - 24.0%
Hydroxypropoxyl: 70 - 12.0%
pH,2% in water: 5.0-8.0
residue on Ignition: 1.5
Viscosity, 2% in water @20°C: 2.4-3.6 cP
Primary Chemistry:
Hydroxypropyl Ethylcellulose
Features & Benefits
- Water soluble
- No ionic charge
- pH stable
- Thermal gelation
- Gels goes back into solution upon cooling
Applications
Adhesives
Coatings
Agriculture
Inks
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- 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
- Heat Seal Coatings
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- Lacquers
- Marine Coatings
- Metal Coatings
- Overprint Varnishes
- Paint Thinner
- Pipe Coatings
- Plastic Coatings
- Primers
- Roof Coatings
- Stone and Tile Coatings
- Terra Cotta Coatings
- Textile & Leather Coatings
- Topcoats
- Wood Coatings
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