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CELLOSIZE QP-4400H Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
CELLOSIZE™ QP-4400H hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is a medium molecular weight cellulosic polymer useful for general thickening applications, and is used primarily as a latex paint thickener. The excellent rheological properties of CELLOSIZE QP-4400H HEC in solution make it an ideal thickener in premium quality latex paints, giving paints with good flow and leveling characteristics.
Applications: paints and coatings, general thickening Typical Properties(1)
| Property |
Value |
| 2% Brookfield viscosity, cP |
4800-6000 |
| Water insolubles, % maximum |
0.80 |
| Volatiles, % maximum |
5.0 |
| Solution pH (2%) |
6.0-7.0 |
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Hydration time (pH 7.2 buffer), minutes |
5-15 |
| 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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