VAMCELL™ Methyl Cellulose

VAMCELL™ is our registered trademark of methyl cellulose.

Introduction:

VAMCELL™ MC is an odorless and tasteless white or slightly yellow powder, it is a water-insoluble natural polymer, but after a chemical process called Etherification, this water-insoluble cellulose is turned into water-soluble nonionic cellulose ether.

Molecular Formula: [C6H7O2(OH)3-h(OCH3)n]x

CAS NO: 9004-67-5

Bulk Density: 0.25-0.7g/cm3

True Specific Gravity: 1.26-1.31

Carbonization Temperature: 225-230 ℃

Specification:

Item	Value
Appearance	White or off-white powders
Methoxy (%)	27.5-32.0
Gel Temperature(°C)	52-67
Moisture (%)	5.0 Max
Ash Content (%)	1.0 Max (0.5 Pharma. Grade)
PH value	4.0-8.0
Chloride (%NaCl)	0.2Max (Pharma. Grade)
Heavy metals (ppm)	20Max (Pharma. Grade)
Arsenic	2 Max (Pharma. Grade)
Viscosity(cps)	5-75000

Viscometer: BrookfieldRVT 2% Sol. 20℃.

Properties:

● Good water retention capacity

● Adjusting consistence,

● Developing workability

● Prolonging open time

● Increasing the adhesion

● Stability

Application:

● Building materials additives as thickening, binder and water retaining agents

● Cosmetic & Personal Care, Detergents

● Pharmaceutical materials, coating materials

● Food additives

● Polymerization

● Paper & textile sizing

● Oilfield industry

● Special effects

Package:

20kg net paper bags inner with PE liner

500kg jumbo bags

On clients’ requirement

Storage:

Keep in dry place away from heat and direct sunlight, store in sealed containers and avoid humidity.