Bermocoll EM 7000 FQ

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Cellulose & Cellulosics,
Cellulose Ethers
Chemical Name: Methyl Ethyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
CASE Ingredients Functions: Binder & Resin,
Dispersant,
Humectant,
Rheology Modifier,
Stabilizer,
Thickener
Technologies: CASE Ingredients
Product Families: CASE Ingredients — Additives
Dispersing & Wetting Additives,
Functional Additives,
Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features: Bio Resistance,
Cost Effective,
Excellent Flow,
Excellent Stability,
Good Leveling,
Improved Consistency,
Improved Water Retention,
Improves Coating Hiding Power ,
Long Open Time,
Low Viscosity,
Provides Good Texture
Performance Advantages Cellulose Ethers Versus Synthetics: Water retention - Bermocoll helps to retain the water within the paint film and also to delay it from penetrating into the substrate or evaporating. This gives an increased open time.

Contribute to dispersion by improving flow during grinding.

Contribute to stabilization (prevent flocculation) of pigments.

Robust/Stable viscosity and creamy texture.

Natural renewable polymer with chief component wood pulp or cotton linters.

Performance advantages: Low viscous

Maximum open time/water retention.

Leveling.

High application (ICI) viscosity.

Performance advantages: High viscous

Efficiency

Texture

Economic

Applications & Uses

Markets: Building & Construction,
Paints & Coatings
Applications: Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
Architectural Coatings
Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
Architectural Coatings
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Latex
Coating Type: Latex,
Waterborne Coating
Applications: BERMOCOLL EM 7000 FQ is used in latex paints for thickening and stabilizing effects. Normal dosage in paints is 0.2 - 0.5 % calculated on the total paint weight.

BERMOCOLL EM 7000 FQ is easily dispersed in cold water of pH7 or less.

BERMOCOLL EM 7000 FQ can form lumps when added to an alkaline liquid. To avoid this, it should be added as a ready stock solution, as a slurry in slight acid water or in an organic solvent, or as a dry mix with other powder materials.

Properties

Physical Form: Powder,
Solid
Appearance: Whitish powder
Typical Properties
Characteristics
Specifications
Note: BERMOCOLL EM 7000 FQ is a high viscosity grade of methyl ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose.

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH Value (1% Solution)	5 - 7	—	—

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Surface Activity	Weak	—	—
Viscosity (at 20 °C, Brookfield LV, in 1% solution)	6000-8000	mPa.s	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Safety & Health

Safety Information: Like many industrial processed powdery materials, cellulose ether dusts are combustible and can cause dust explosions. Dust formation must be avoided or kept to a minimum. Care should be taken to prevent ignition from heat, spark, open flames or hot surface.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability: Brazil,
Canada,
China (Mainland),
Mexico,
USA
Packaging Type: Bags
Regional Availability
Packaging and Transport: BERMOCOLL EM 7000 FQ is packed in polyethylene plastic bags. Net weight 20 kg. We recommend emptying the bags from the bottom. The empty bags can be recycled or burned.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions: In unopened bags, BERMOCOLL EM 7000 FQ can be stored for several years. In opened bags, the moisture content of BERMOCOLL EM 7000 FQ will be influenced by the air humidity. At the temperatures above 250°C (480°F), charring of BERMOCOLL EM 7000 FQ will occur.
Storage Conditions: At high temperatures and in contact with an open flame, BERMOCOLL EM 7000 FQ will burn slowly with the characteristics of cellulose.