METHOCEL™ A4M is a medium molecular weight methylcellulose thickener with approvals for use in pharmaceutical applications. It yields a viscosity of ~4000 cP at 2% in water.
METHOCEL™ A4M Premium is a water-soluble methylcellulose. Solutions containing METHOCEL™ A4M are thixotropic and show outstanding stability in extreme pH making it an ideal thickener for acidic and alkaline based cleaning products. METHOCEL™ A4M will reversibly gel at temperatures above 55°C and improve lubricity and green strength of ceramics, coatings, and adhesives.
Viscosity, 2% in water @20°C: 2,663 - 4970 cP
Loss on drying: 5% Max
Residue on ignition: 1.5% Max
Ash, sulphated: 1.5% Max
Primary Chemistry: Methylcellulose (MC)
USP/EP/JP compliant
Yielding optimum performance at a lower concentration.
Can be added directly to aqueous systems
Non- ionic
pH stable
High purity
Reversible thermal gelation
Elastic viscosity builder
Contamination of coatings, inks, and adhesives with impurities present in additives
Failure of water based formulations due to low viscosity
METHOCEL™ A4M Premium is ideal for high purity applications. It is commonly used in adhesives, ceramics and plastics. Learn more about METHOCEL™ A4M Premium applications and functionality on our Cellulosics dedicated website. Click Here!
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