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METHOCEL™ E5 Premium LV

METHOCEL™ E5 Premium LV is a highly substituted, low–molecular weight hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) commonly used as a thickener. At low addition levels, it yields a viscosity of 5 cPs.

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  • Product Line: METHOCEL™
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Product Overview

METHOCEL™ E5 Premium LV is a water-soluble HPMC cellulose ether polymer with a moderate hydroxypropyl and methoxy substitution. It is a high-purity, nonionic cellulose polymer with varying uses across multiple industrial applications. This excellent rheology modifier is soluble in water and some organic solvents and functions within a broad pH range. This grade is useful for providing pseudoplastic rheology for applications where low viscosity is a necessity. The rheology-modifying properties of METHOCEL™ E5 Premium LV improve the flow properties of certain inks and coatings, ensuring uniform film formation. In such applications, it also helps maintain the stability of suspensions and emulsions. For ceramic applications, it is a great binding agent, as it offers thermal gelation properties, improving green strength and reducing waste and defects. 

Applications

As a low-viscosity thickener, METHOCEL™ E5 Premium LV can be utilized in a variety of applications, fitting the need as a binder, rheology modifier, film former, lubricant, and water retention aid. METHOCEL™ E5 Premium LV is primarily used in coating, ink, ceramic, adhesive, and cleaner and detergent applications. 

  • Ceramics: METHOCEL™ E5 Premium LV provides controlled thickening and rheology in ceramic extrusion and tape-casting applications and helps reduce defects and imperfections due to green strength improvements offered through thermal gelation properties. METHOCEL™ E5 Premium LV has low impurity levels that make it a perfect fit for specialty ceramics and electronic applications. 
  • Coatings and Inks: METHOCEL™ E5 Premium LV can be utilized as a thickener, protective colloid, and pigment suspension aid in coatings and inks. This hydroxypropyl cellulose ingredient provides excellent film-forming properties. 

Features & Benefits

Water soluble 
Improves properties such as adhesion, spreadability, and homogeneity 
Advanced rheology control 
Provides water-binding properties 
Enables gelation, reversible gelation with heating 
Superior binding for ceramics and high-solids applications 
Wide range of pH stability 
U.S. FDA GRAS 

Product Specifications

Viscosity, 2% in water @ 20°C, cPs: 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 at 2% in water: 5.0–8.0 

 

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