A hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose (HEMC). This product was developed for cement-based applications, like cement-based tile adhesives and tile grouts. It imparts well-balanced properties to cement. Dow’s WALOCEL™ cellulose ether products are manufactured using cellulose from wood or cotton linter, resulting in an inherently bio-based additive with approximately over 78% bio-based carbon content.This product has a lower product carbon footprint version available under Decarbia™ Dow brand. For this case the PCF reduction is -18% coming from renewable energy. Please contact us for the low-carbon version under Decarbia™ BRAND
Uses
Cement-based applications
Cement-based tile adhesives
Tile grouts
Benefits
Sustainability: Inherently bio-based additive
Imparts well-balanced properties to cement-based tile adhesives such as open time, adhesion, and shear strength
Good workability
Enhances water retention
Retarded dissolution characteristic helps to achieve lump free dissolution for ready-to-use applications
Compatible with all conventional mineral and organic binders
Are you looking for a lower carbon footprint version?
This product has a lower carbon footprint version available under Dow’s Decarbia™ brand. For this case the PCF reduction is -18% coming from renewable energy. Contact us to know more.