Bermocoll® EHM MAX is a non-ionic, hydrophobically modified methyl ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose ether that enhances the rheological properties of water-based paints.

Functions: Rheology Modifier

Chemical Family: Cellulose & Cellulosics, Cellulose Ethers, Chemical Mixtures & Blends

End Uses: Waterborne Paint

Physical Form: Powder

Synonyms: 2-Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose, Cellulose hydroxyethyl methyl ether, Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose, Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose ether, Methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Off-white powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (1% solution,Aqueous solution at 20°C)600 - 1200mPa.sBrookfield viscometer type LV at speed of 12 rpm
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH Valuemax. 6.5--
Burning Number5--
Lower Explosion Limit30g/cm³-
Soluble inWater (gel formation)--
Autoignition Temperature170°CEN 15188
Autoignition Temperature400°CEN 50281-2-1
Decomposition Temperaturemin. 100°C-
Dynamic Viscosity (at 20°C, pH 7 at 1% solution)250 - 450mPa.s-
Dust Deflagration Index (Kst)min. 200 - 300mb/s-
Dust Explosion ClassSt2--
Minimum Ignition Energymin. 10mJ-
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH Value (1% solution)5 - 7--
Solution AppearanceOpaque--
Surface ActivityWeak--
Viscosity (at 20°C, 1% solution)600 - 1200mPa.sBrookfield LV
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (98%)max. 500μm-
Salt Contentmax. 6%-
Water Contentmax. 4%-

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