CELLOSIZE ER-4400 Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

CELLOSIZE™ ER-4400 hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is a medium molecular weight, enzyme-resistant cellulosic polymer, which is rheologically similar to CELLOSIZE QP-4400H HEC. The excellent solution rheological properties of CELLOSIZE ER-4400 HEC make it an ideal thickener in premium quality latex paints where an enzyme-resistant cellulosic thickener is needed.

Applications: paints and coatings

Typical Properties(1)
Property Value
2% Brookfield viscosity, cP 4800-6000
Water insolubles, % maximum 0.80
Volatiles, % maximum 5.0
Solution pH (2%) 6.0-8.5

Hydration time (pH 7.2 buffer), minutes

5-20
Particle size through #20 mesh, % minimum 98
(1) The data provided for these properties are typical values, intended only as guides, and should not be construed as sales specifications.


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CELLOSIZE ER-4400 Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (44KB PDF)
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