Properties and Applications of Methyl Cellulose in Adhesive Formulations
Excellent performance as a water retention agent
Good thickening/thickening efficiency
Wide range of molecular weights and viscosities are available
Excellent tolerance to dissolved inorganic salts
Low toxicity and environmental friendliness
Excellent solution clarity
Notably, the manufacturing process of MHEC powder parallels that of HPMC. However, MHEC powder necessitates the utilization of Ethylene oxide instead of Propylene oxide.