HPMC

Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC)

Product overview

MikaZow HPMC is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether, which offers a variety of functional properties when dissolved in water. It can be used as thickeners, protective colloids, suspending agents and water retention agents in many materials such as dry mix mortar, detergent, etc.

Product Name	HPMC (Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose)
Content of Methoxy	18%-32%
Content of Hydroxypropyl	8%-16%
Temperature of Gelation	54℃-75℃
Water	≤5%
Ash	≤2%
PH Value	7-8
Appearance	White Powder
Fineness	80-100 Mesh
Viscosity	200 to 200,000 it can be customized according customer needs.
Surface treatment	Cold water instant type:surface treated	Non-instant type:without surface treatment

Applications

Industries & solutions

MikaZow Cellulose ethers are multi-functional products and they can be applied in several different industries.

Tile Adhesive

Good water retention: prolonged opening time will make tiling more efficient.

Improved adhesion and sliding resistance: especially for heavy tiles.

Better workability: lubricity and plasticity of plaster is ensured, mortar can be applied easier and quicker.

Cement Plaster / Dry mix mortar

Easy dry mix formula due to cold water solubility: lump formation can be easily avoided, ideal for heavy tiles.
Good water retention: prevention of fluid loss to the substrates, the appropriate water content is kept in mixture which guarantees longer concreting time.
Increased water demand: increased open time, expanded spry area and more economical formulation.
Easier spreading and improved sagging resistance due to improved consistency.

Wall putty

Water retention: maximized water content in slurry.
Anti-sagging: when spreading a thicker coat corrugation can be avoided.
Increased mortar yield: depending on the weight of the dry mixture and appropriate formulation ,HPMC can increase the mortar volume.

Exterior Insulation and Finish System ( EIFS )

Improved adhesion.
Good wetting ability for EPS board and substrate.
Reduced air entrancement and water uptake.

Self-leveling

Protection from water exudation and material sedimentation.

No effect on slurry fluidity with low viscosity

HPMC, while its water retention characteristics improve the finish performance on the surface.

Crack Filler

Better workability: proper thickness and plasticity.
Water retention ensures prolonged work time.
Sag resistance: improved mortar bonding ability.