Literature on Dow Industrial Specialty Polymers in Inks and Coatings Applications

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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.

Water Retention With CELLOSIZE HEC (186 KB PDF) CELLOSIZE Hydroxyethyl Cellulose products help maintain the water content of formulations at desired levels. This bulletin explains how the water-retention property enhances the performance of building materials, oilfield chemicals, and paper coatings. Includes a summary of available product grades.

ETHOCEL Technical Handbook (2 MB PDF) This brochure provides information on ETHOCEL™ Polymers, which are multifunctional, water-insoluble, organosoluble polymers. They are used in many pharmaceutical and specialty applications. They function as binders; tough, flexible film formers, masking and time-release agents; water barriers, and rheology modifiers, to name a few.

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.

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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