METHOCEL™ K100LV is a low–molecular weight hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) thickener. It yields a viscosity of 100 cPs at a 2% addition rate in water.
METHOCEL™ K100LV is a low-viscosity type of HPMC with moderate hydroxypropyl substitution. When METHOCEL™ K100LV HPMC is added to water at 2%, solutions containing METHOCEL™ K100LV are shear-thinning and impart high lubricity, making them easy to spread. METHOCEL™ K100LV allows precise rheology control in a solution with low viscosity and has excellent pH stability in both acid and alkaline environments, making it an ideal rheology modifier for cleaning products. METHOCEL™ HPMC also prevents the dripping and sagging of water-based paint and coating applications, improving their application efficiency.
Additionally, METHOCEL™ K100LV features thermal gelation properties. Solutions containing METHOCEL™ K100LV HPMC will reversibly gel between 70°C and 90°C, producing a soft gel. This helps boost green strength in ceramics and adhesives.
Methoxyl (%): 19.0–24.0
Hydroxypropoxyl (%): 7.0–12.0
Viscosity (2% in water at 20°C, cPs): 80–120
Moisture, as packaged (max): 3.0
Primary Chemistry: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC)
Water soluble
No ionic charge
pH stable from 2 to 13
Thermal gelation
Gels go back into a solution upon cooling
Reduces friction in high-solid formulations
Wet tack and fast dry properties
Improved rheology control
Unpredictable rheology of low-viscosity coating, ink, adhesive, and cleaning formulations
Sagging and dripping of water-based paints when applied to vertical or horizontal surfaces
Poor green strength of complex and thin-walled ceramic parts
Coatings
Inks
Ceramics
Adhesives
Cleaners
METHOCEL™ K100LV is suitable for industrial, non–food contact applications. Learn more about METHOCEL™ K100LV and its applications and functionality on our dedicated website for cellulosics here!
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