FINCELO® HPMC for Construction Application
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
FINCELO® HPMC is a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC). FINCELO HPMC is non-ionic cellulose ether product and used as thickeners, binders, film-formers and water-retention.
PRODUCT CAS NUMBER
9004-65-3
APPLICATION
FINCELO HPMC was developed for construction application. For example, it widely used for cement based application such as tile cement, tile grout, cement plaster, skim coat, dry mix mortars, ETICS/EIFS and gypsum application such as gypsum plaster, gypsum filler etc..
and also latex based application such as joint compound, tile adhesive, plaster etc..
SPECIFICATIONS
| Type | Viscosity range ** |
| HPMC MK 4C(R)* | 300 - 500 |
| HPMC MK 4M(R) | 3500 - 5000 |
| HPMC MK 7M(R) | 6000 - 8000 |
| HPMC MK 10M(R) | 8000 - 12000 |
| HPMC MK 15M(R) | 12000 – 18000 |
| HPMC MK 25M(R) | 21000 -29000 |
| HPMC MK 40M(R) | 34000 – 46000 |
| HPMC MK 50M(R) | 46000 – 63000 |
| HPMC MK 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
| Appeaance | White to off-white powder |
| Moisture content | 5.0% as packed |
| 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® HPMC use 25KG compound paper bag with inner PE film.
FINCELO HPMC 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.