FINCELO® HEMC for Construction application
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
FINCELO® HEMC is a hydroxyethyl methylcellulose (HEMC). It is a cellulose derivative that dissolves readily in water, either cold or hot. It is used to produce solutions having a wide range of viscosity. Such solutions are pseudoplastic, that is, they vary in viscosity depending upon the amount of stress applied.
PRODUCT CAS NUMBER
9032-42-2
APPLICATION
FINCELO HEMC was developed for construction application. It was designed for improved workability properties of all kinds of dry-mortars (tile cement, cement based render, thermal insulation mortar and gypsum plaster). Compared with HPMC product, HEMC product has superior performance in hot climates due to its better hydrophilic character.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Type | Viscosity Range** |
| HEMC FE 15M(R)* | 13000-18000 |
| HEMC FE 20M(R) | 17000-25000 |
| HEMC FE 30M(R) | 26000-34000 |
| HEMC FE 40M(R) | 34000-46000 |
| HEMC FE 50M(R) | 46000-63000 |
| HEMC FE 70M(R) | Min 60000 |
| * The “R” types have retarded solubility | |
| ** Brookfield RVT viscosity meter at 20 rpm at 20 °C in a 2% aqueous solution | |
Other typical properties
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Moisture content, % | Max 8.0 |
| PH | 5.0 – 7.5 |
| Particle size distribution | Max. 5% on 100 U.S mesh (0.149 mm sieve) |
| Min. 70% through 140 U.S mesh (0.105 mm sieve) |
PRODUCT SAFETY
Please refer to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before using this product.
PACKAGING AND STORAGE
FINCELO® HEMC use 25KG compound paper bag with inner PE film.
FINCELO HEMC is a non-perishable product. It is recommended to use the product in rotation on a first-in first-out basis. The product should be stored under dry and clean conditions in its original packing and away from heat and moisture.