CARBOCEL MM 35

Carbocel MM 35Chemical descriptionCarboxymethyl cellulose (purified grade)Main useThickener for waterborne paints, decoratives, and paste productsTypical valuesAppearance at 20°C: whitish powderpH (2% solution, ASTM E70): 6.0 - 8.5Viscosity (2% solution, Brookfield LVT 20°C, 60 rpm, ASTM 2196): 200 – 500 cPsMoisture (L0332): < 8.0%ApplicationsHigh PVC waterborne paints, decoratives, and DIY pastes: 0.3 - 0.8%Typical field of application is the manufacturing of waterborne paints and paste products (DIY), where CMC is introduced as a thickener, replacing the commonly used, and more expensive hydroxyethylcellulose s.Carbocel MM 35 has a pseudoplastic rheology: viscosity values decreases at increasing shear rates.Carbocel MM 35 is highly recommended as a special additive for decorative paints: owing to its chemico-physical characteristics it can be used for making peculiar aesthetical effects.Storage and handling