Bermocoll® M-10 is a non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether intended to improve water retention and consistency in cement-based mortars, offering a balance between workability and strength.

Chemical Family: Cellulose & Cellulosics, Cellulose Ethers

Applicable Processes: Grouting

Features: Excellent Adhesion, Improved Stability, Improved Water Retention, Improved Workability, Improves Consistency, Water Soluble

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

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
Product Benefits
  • Improved adhesion to tile edges
  • Improved water retention, consistency and workability

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Applicable Processes
Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Application Information
  • Bermocoll® M 10 is used in tile adhesives and grouts to improve the workability, consistency, water retention and adhesion.
  • We offer the broadest range of products to improve properties across the complete range of grouting mortars. Our products have been designed to improve workability, filling performance and sag resistance of wall grouts.
  • Typical applications
    • Flooring and wall grouting
    • Cement based grouts CG1 and CG2 (EN 13888)
    • All different format porous and non-porous tiles
    • Indoor and outdoor applications

Properties

Appearance
Whitish powder
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH Value (1% solution)7--
Surface ActivityWeak--
Viscosity (at 20°C, 1% solution)750 - 1200mPa.sBrookfield LV
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (≤ 600 μm)98 % -
Salt Contentmax. 6%-
Water Contentmax. 5%-
Note

Bermocoll® M 10 is a medium viscosity grade of methyl ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose.

Technical Details & Test Data

Technical Information

 

  • Cellulose ethers for tile adhesives

High quality - C1, C1T, C2

Products Bermocoll® cellulose ether M 10
Physical properties Water retention good
  Open time very good
  Anti-sagging good
Comments Low viscosity  

 

Safety & Health

Safety and Handling
  • Bermocoll® M 10 is intended for dry mixing with other powder materials and should not be used for direct dissolving in water.
  • At the temperatures above 250 °C (480 °F), charring of Bermocoll® M 10 will occur.
  • At high temperatures and in contact with an open flame, Bermocoll® M 10 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® M 10 is packed in a polyethylene bag. Net weight 15 kg.
  • We recommend emptying the bags from the bottom.
  • The empty bags can be recycled or burned.
  • At the temperatures above 250°C (480°F), charring of Bermocoll® M 10 will occur.
  • At high temperatures and in contact with an open flame, Bermocoll® M 10 will burn slowly with the characteristics of cellulose.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information
  • In unopened bags, Bermocoll® M 10 can be stored for several years.
  • In opened bags, the moisture content of Bermocoll® M 10 will be influenced by the air humidity.