Bermocoll® EHM300 is an associative non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether that improves the rheological properties of water-based paints.

Chemical Family: Cellulose & Cellulosics, Cellulose Ethers

End Uses: Latex Paint, Waterborne Paint

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Advantages
  • Performance advantages
    • Combines advantages of cellulose ethers with rheological properties of synthetic associative thickeners
    • Low spatter
    • Good leveling
    • Enhanced brushing viscosity

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Use Level
0.3 - 0.5 %
Application Information
  • Bermocoll® EHM 300 is used as a thickener in all types of latex paints, intended for interior as well as for exterior use.
  • Bermocoll® EHM 300 improves high shear viscosity, roller spatter, flow and levelling.
  • Bermocoll® EHM 300 has a high resistance to enzymatic degradation.
  • Normal dosage is 0.3 - 0.5 % calculated on the total paint weight.
  • In order to facilitate dispersion in water, Bermocoll® EHM 300 has been treated to give a pH-dependent dissolving.

Properties

Appearance
Whitish powder
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH Value (1% solution)5 - 7--
Solution AppearanceOpaque--
Surface ActivityWeak--
Viscosity (at 20°C, 1% solution)1700 - 3000mPa.sBrookfield LV
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (≤ 500 μm)98 % -
Salt Contentmax. 4.5%-
Water Contentmax. 4%-
Note

Bermocoll® EHM 300 is a hydrophobically modified ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose.

Technical Details & Test Data

Technical Information

Bermocoll® EHM is a non-ionic associative cellulose-based polymer with enhanced enzymatic resistance. We developed it in order to improve the rheological properties in latex paints. Bermocoll® EHM combines the performance of low viscosity cellulose with high thickening efficiency.

Bermocoll® EHM300 - Technical Information - 1

Safety & Health

Safety and Handling

At high temperatures and in contact with an open flame, Bermocoll® EHM 300 will burn slowly with the characteristics of cellulose.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging and Transport
  • Like many industrial processed powdery materials, cellulose ether dusts are combustible and can cause dust explosions.
  • Dust formation must be avoided or kept to a minimum.
  • Care should be taken to prevent ignition from heat, spark, open flames or hot surface.
  • Bermocoll® EHM 300 is packed in in polyethylene bags. Net weight 20 kg.
  • We recommend emptying the bags from the bottom.
  • The empty bags can be recycled or burned.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information
  • In unopened bags, Bermocoll® EHM 300 can be stored for several years.
  • In opened bags, the moisture content of Bermocoll® EHM 300 will be influenced by the air humidity.
  • At temperatures above 250 °C (480 °F), charring of Bermocoll® EHM 300 will occur.