Dow Wolff Cellulosics ranks among the world’s leading suppliers of advanced cellulosics and chemical derivatives. We have the capacity to deliver cutting-edge products to industries with extremely demanding requirements.
We produce high-performance cellulosics (methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxyethyl methylcellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, ethylcellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose and nitrocellulose) and companion chemistries (polyethylene oxide, latex powders and cationic polymers) used for formulations across a broad variety of applications. Detailed information on the individual products and characteristics of our cellulosics offering can be found by clicking on the links provided.
Cellulose Derivatives
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) is a highly effective additive for improving product and processing characteristics in various fields of application, such as food, oral care and technical applications. CMC is also ideal as disintegrant in pharmaceuticals, and is offered through the WALOCEL™ C, WALOCEL™ CRT and clear+stable™ brand names.
Ethylcellulose products are versatile, organosoluble, thermoplastic polymers that can enhance the performance of a wide variety of applications, such as industrial coatings, pharmaceuticals, and foods. These multifunctional polymers available under the ETHOCEL™ Ethylcellulose Polymers brand name.
With their ability to provide coating, film forming, and binding functions, the toughness, inertness, and fabrication and product versatility of these polymers allow them to meet a wide range of performance requirements in sheet form, as molding and extrusion resins, as pressure casting resins, and as resins for various coatings.
In addition to industrial applications, Premium grades of ETHOCEL polymers are approved for use in regulated markets such as food and pharmaceuticals. They provide many desired benefits for pharmaceutical applications, such as masking the taste of bitter actives, forming films to enhance the strength and appearance of tablets and capsules, enabling controlled-release formulations. ETHOCEL polymers also bring binding, film forming and flavor fixative benefits to food products, to make delicious flavors last longer.
Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) products are water-soluble polymers that thicken, form films, exhibit pseudoplastic solution behavior, tolerate salts, and retain water. This versatile family of products is offered under the CELLOSIZE™ Hydroxyethyl Cellulose brand, and is widely used in latex paints, building materials, oilfield chemicals, cleaning and personal care products, along with many other specialty applications.
Hydroxyethyl Methylcellulose (HEMC/MHEC)
Hydroxyethyl methylcellulose provides many of the same benefits as other methylcellulose derivatives, such as the ability to efficiently thicken and provide water retention, These products, offered under the Walocel® M brand, are frequently used within construction materials applications such as tile adhesives, grouts, mortars and plasters.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose polymers are well-known for their ability to bind, retain water, thicken, form films, and provide many other performance benefits. An essential polymer, HPMC delivers the unique ability to enable controlled-release formulas and reverse thermal gelation. We offer these products under the METHOCEL™ Cellulose Ethers and WALOCEL™ HM brands, along with decades of expertise using these polymers in regulated markets such as food, personal care, and pharmaceuticals.
Methylcellulose and derivatives (MC)
One of the products at the core of our offering, methylcellulose is a versatile, multifunctional polymer that provides many desired benefits. Similar to HPMC, methylcellulose is water-soluble and can function as a binder, water retention aid, thickener, film former, lubricant, and rheology modifier. We offer these products under the METHOCEL™ Cellulose Ethers and WALOCEL™ M brands, and invite you to learn more about how they can benefit building and construction materials, paint removers, and several specialty applications, in addition to the applications listed for hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.
Nitrocellulose is an excellent cellulose derivative for many high-tech specialty applications, such as film, medical and diagnostic testing, and industrial coatings. It is also used within the personal care industry in products like nail polish and hair coloring. We offer various product forms and viscosities of nitrocellulose under the brands of WALSRODER™ Nitrocellulose.
Soluble dietary fiber products are important to food and nutritional supplement manufacturers looking to incorporate additional dietary fiber into their products. As one of our newest, most innovative brands, we offer FORTEFIBER™ Soluble Dietary Fiber products to effectively deliver proven health benefits related to maintaining healthy levels of blood glucose, cholesterol, and insulin.
Complementary Chemistries
23284 PEG-12/Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-11 Methyl Ether
Chitosan Derivatives
Chitosan derivatives are offered under the KYTAMER™ PC Polymer brand from Amerchol Corporation. Used in personal care applications, KYTAMER products provide humectancy and intense moisturization in skin care products, along with fixative properties for hair styling applications to deliver a smooth appearance.
Glycerine
With its consistently high purity, stability and low aldehyde content, OPTIM™ Glycerine gives you exceptionally reliable results in the most demanding applications, whether pharmaceutical, personal care, food, or any other application where uniform high quality is a must. A premium solution for premium applications.
Hyaluronic acid products – offered under the BIOCARE™ Polymer brand from Amerchol Corporation – provide much-desired performance benefits to personal care products. With their ability to help make skin softer and smoother with a more firm appearance, they are ideal for use in moisturizing and age-defying facial and cosmetic products.
Our range of high-performance cellulose-based polyanionic polymers are offered under the Antisol™ FL brand. These specialized polymers are ideal for use in the oil, gas and water drilling industries.
Our Poly(ethylene) Oxide resins are offered under the POLYOX™ Water-Soluble Resins brand name. They provide binding, thickening, lubricity, water retention, and film formation benefits to deliver excellent performance in a variety of applications – such as pharmaceuticals, personal care, building materials, mining, paper, and cleaning products. They're also thermoplastic materials that are readily calendered, extruded, injection molded, or cast, to provide even greater formulation and processing flexibility.
An effective conditioning polymer for personal care applications, Polyquaternium-10 is offered by Amerchol Corporation through the UCARE™ Polymers brand. UCARE products are well-known for their ability to efficiently condition, moisturize, and deposit beneficial ingredients, helping to leave hair and skin smooth and soft.
An innovative new product from Amerchol Corporation, Polyquaternium-67 represents the next generation of premium-performance conditioning polymers. They build upon the benefits offered by UCARE™ Polymers to provide enhanced conditioning, moisturization, and deposition of sensory ingredients. This family of polymers is offered under the SoftCAT™ Polymers brand.
Used to provide emolliency and lubricity in personal care applications such as antiperspirants and deodorants, our PPG Butyl Ethers are offered by Amerchol Corporation under the UCON™ Fluids brand name.
Redispersible polymer powders combine the performance benefits of liquid latex modifiers with the convenience, reliability and handling and storage advantages of one-component dry systems. Offered under the DOW™ Latex Powders brand, redispersible polymer powders are designed for the construction industry, primarily as additives for cement- or gypsum-based dry blend products.
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