(Hydroxypropyl)methyl cellulose
ALDRICH/423203 - average Mn ~86,000
Synonym: HPMC; Hypromellose
CAS Number: 9004-65-3
MDL Number: MFCD00131360
Product Type: Chemical
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This image depicts SKU: 423203-100G
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| extent of labeling | 0.2 mol propylene oxide per mol cellulose (M.S.) |
| 1.8-2.0 mol methoxy per mol cellulose (D.S.) | |
| 29 wt. % methoxy | |
| 7 wt. % propylene oxide | |
| form | powder |
| mol wt | average Mn ~86,000 |
| surface tension | 43-55 dyn/cm, 25 °C, 0.05 wt. % |
| transition temp | gel point 58-64 °C |
| viscosity | 4,000 cP, 2 wt. % in H2O(20 °C, Ubbelohde)(lit.) |
| Application: | Thickener for aqueous and non-aqueous systems, clear films with grease resistance, binders, lubricants, steric stabilizer and water retention aid. |
| Features and Benefits: | Dissolves in water, undergoes reversible gelation upon heating, non-ionic, does not complex with ionic species and is surface active and enzyme resistant. Solutions are pseudoplastic. |
| Packaging: | 100 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 12162002 |