Description

Methyl Cellulose CAS NO 9004-67-5 is a non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether derived from natural polymer cellulose. It serves as a versatile and effective thickener, binder, film-former, and stabilizer across numerous industries due to its unique thermal gelation properties. This high-quality additive is essential for manufacturers in the construction, pharmaceutical, food, and personal care sectors seeking reliable performance and consistent viscosity control in their formulations.

Application

• Construction Materials: As a water-retention agent and workability aid in cement-based tile adhesives, renders, plasters, and self-leveling compounds.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a binder in tablet formulations, a viscosity modifier in topical gels and ointments, and a film-coating agent.
• Food Industry: Functions as a thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer in sauces, dressings, frozen desserts, and vegetarian/vegan food products.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a thickener and suspending agent in shampoos, lotions, creams, and toothpaste.
• Paints & Coatings: Serves as a thickener and rheology modifier to improve application properties and prevent sagging.
• Ceramics & Adhesives: Used as a binder and temporary adhesive in ceramic processing and various industrial adhesive formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Cellulose
CAS No.	9004-67-5
Molecular Formula	(C6H7O2(OH)3-h(OCH3)h)n
Molecular Weight	Varies by degree of substitution (Typical: ~10,000 - 220,000 g/mol)
Synonyms	Cellulose methyl ether; Methylcellulose; MC; Cellulose, methyl ether; E461; Benecel; Methocel; Culminal; Tylose; Walocel
EINECS	232-674-9

Quality Control

Our Methyl Cellulose is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer various grades, including industrial, food (FCC), and pharmaceutical (USP/EP) specifications. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as viscosity, methoxyl content, moisture, and purity. Our quality commitment ensures compliance with relevant global standards for your specific application needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent caking or lump formation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or off-white fibrous powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Viscosity (2% aqueous solution)	Customizable (e.g., 15 - 75,000 mPa·s)
Methoxyl Content	27.5 - 31.5% (Typical for standard grade)
Moisture Content	≤ 5.0%
pH (1% solution)	5.5 - 8.0
Ash (Sulfated)	≤ 1.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm (for food/pharma grades)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.