HEMC/MHEC

Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose

Mikazone® Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC/MHEC) is a non-ionic cellulose ether made from natural polymer material cellulose through a series of etherification.

HEMC Profile

Product overview

Mikazone® Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC/MHEC) is a odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic white to light-yellow powder that swells in cold water into a clear or slightly turbid colloidal solution. It is soluble in cold water and most organic solvents.

Mikazone® HEMC has significant thickening, water retention, suspension stability, dispersibility, cohesiveness, film-forming properties, etc.

In the construction industry, Mikazone® HEMC can be used as a thickener and water retention agent in the formulation of tile adhesives, grouts, self-leveling compounds, reinforcing and bonding mortars for EIFS/ETICS, gypsum plasters, and so on.

Features /

Thickening Effect
Water Rentention
Easy workability

Mikazone® Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) is used very often as a thickener in building applications as it prevents segregation and improves the cohesion of the formulation components. The addition of MikaZone® cellulose ether imparts excellent stickiness to wet mortar. That can significantly increase the adhesion of wet mortar to the base layer and improve the sag resistance of the mortar.

Mikazone® Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) can be used as a water retention agent in building materials. Mikazone® HEMC can effectively prevent too fast and low penetration of water into the base surface in cement-based products, allowing more water to stay in the mortar and participate in the cement hydration reaction. Compared with HPMC, HEMC has a higher gel temperature development.

Mikazone® Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) is widely used as an additive to building chemicals and it commits to improved open time, lubrication, and resistance to sagging for cement-based or gypsum-based dry mix mortars, to realize easy workability.

MikaZone® Cellulose Ether Product Specifications

Appearance:	white or off-white powder
Moisture:	≤5%
Ash:	≤5%
pH value:	6-8
Gel temperature:	70-85°C
Viscosity:	400-75,000 mPa.s (Brookfield RV, 2%)

MikaZone® Nomenclature

M – MikaZone	K – 1000 viscosity	E – HEMC
L – Extended Open Time	R – Slip-Resistance

Recommended Grades

Applications/ Grade	ETICS/EIFS	Tile Adhesives	Tile Grouts/ Crack Fillers	Gypsum Plasters	Spray Plasters	Repair Mortars	Self-leveling Compounds	Wall Putty/ Skim Coat	Honeycomb Ceramics/ Extrusion	Detergent
MK40E			**	**
MK40EL			*	**
MK40ER		*			**
MK75E				*		*		*
MK100E	*			*		**		**
MK100ER		*		*	*
MK150E	*							*
MK200E	**	*
MK200EL		**
MK200ER	*	**			*

*: Workable **: Recommended

Typical Applications & Benefits

Packaging Information:

MikaZone® cellulose ether products are packed in multi-layer paper bags with a PE-liner and supplied on pallets shrink-wrapped. The standard packing is 25kg/bag, 500kg/600kg/pallet.
Max. 10,000kgs for 20ft FCL, max. 22,000kgs for 40ft FCL.
Customized or OEM packaging is supported.

MikaZone® cellulose ether products should be stored in a dry and cool environment in their original packing and away from heat.
The product is hygroscopic. In the course of use, measures must be taken to reseal to avoid moisture absorption once opened. The shelf time is 2 years. lt is recommended that the product be used in rotation on a first-in, first-out basis.

Product Safety Information

Please read and understand the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before using this product.

Toxic substances information

Product: MikaZone® HEMC
CAS Number: 9032-42-2.

How can we help you?

PHONE

+86 130 2659 3082

EMAIL

mika@mikachemical.com

ADDRESS

Jinan, Shandong, China.