Literature on Dow Industrial Specialty Polymers in Cleaners and Household Products Applications

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CELLOSIZE hydroxyethyl cellulose – used in household cleaning products (56 KB PDF) CELLOSIZE™ hydroxyethyl cellulose products contribute thickening, stabilizing, and binding properties to household products. And they display very good compatibility with most anionic and cationic surfactant systems. This bulletin provides data on solution viscosity studies with CELLOSIZE hydroxyethyl cellulose and a number of surfactants, hydrotropes, and solvents.

CELLOSIZE Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (2 MB PDF) This 28-page brochure is a detailed reference guide to the family of CELLOSIZE hydroxyethyl cellulose products. Provides information on the performance characteristics of CELLOSIZE products, an overview of applications, and a summary of the product line. Also contains extensive reference information on product chemistry, physical properties, solution properties, handling characteristics, solution viscosity data, blending, chemical compatibilities, film properties, regulatory status, and more.

METHOCEL Cellulose Ethers Technical Handbook (247 KB PDF) A detailed overview of METHOCEL™ cellulose ethers. Includes information on general properties of METHOCEL products and their chemistry, descriptions of their many applications, and regulated uses. Provides in-depth information on preparation of aqueous solutions, powder form properties, solution properties, and film properties. Also covers the thermal gelation phenomenon, analytical methods, and handling considerations.

Liquid Dishwasher Detergent – Technical Data Sheet (9 KB PDF) This data sheet provides results of experiments conducted on a model dishwashing liquid formulation incorporating a METHOCEL Cellulose Ether at use levels from 0.25 to 2.0% of formulation weight. The METHOCEL Cellulose Ether provided greater foam heights and improved foam longevity compared to a control formulation.

Solubility Characteristics of POLYOX Water-soluble Resins in Selected Solvents (46 KB PDF) Provides solubility data for POLYOX™ Water-Soluble Resins in a wide range of organic solvents. Includes information on dissolution and precipitation temperatures in many different solvents, as well as listings for solvents in which POLYOX Water-Soluble resins are soluble at room temperature, and those in which they are insoluble.

General Brochure: POLYOX Water-Soluble Resins – Unique Resins for Binding, Lubricity, Adhesion and Emollient Performance (701 KB PDF) A detailed overview of the family of POLYOX Water-Soluble Resins: Provides information on the performance characteristics of POLYOX products, an overview of applications, and a summary of the product line. Also contains extensive reference information on physical properties, solution properties, dissolution methods, regulatory status, and more.

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