Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Ashland Benecel MC A15C Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

Ashland Benecel MC A15C is a high-quality medium-high viscosity water-soluble polymer of methylcellulose in the Benecel™ series, custom-designed for oral solid dosage forms, processed foods, water-based coatings and industrial additives. It has unique thermoreversible gelation properties and efficient thickening and binding functions, with tough film formation and excellent compatibility, suitable for precision formulation and complex process needs in multiple fields.

Features Of Ashland Benecel MC A15C Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

  1. Tough Film-Forming Protection - Dense and tough film formation, with barrier protection function, improving product stability

  2. Broad Compatibility Adaptation - Good compatibility with pharmaceutical excipients, food ingredients and industrial additives

  3. Strong Suspension & Stabilization - Excellent suspension performance, preventing particle sedimentation and stabilizing formulation systems

  4. Easy Dissolution in Cold Water - Rapidly disperses and dissolves in cold water without agglomeration, improving preparation efficiency

Typical Applications Of Ashland Benecel MC A15C Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

  1. Pharmaceutical Formulations - Used as tablet granulation binder, sustained-release matrix material and suspension formulation stabilizer

  2. Processed Food Industry - Used in bakery fillings and meat products to improve shape stability and taste texture

  3. Water-Based Coating Systems - Used as rheology modifier to optimize coating leveling and storage stability

  4. Industrial Additives Field - Used in detergents and cleaners to enhance thickening effect and anti-redeposition performance

Specifications Of Ashland Benecel MC A15C Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

Chemical TypeMethylcellulose (MC),non-ionic cellulose ether
Physical FormWhite to off-white free-flowing powder
Core CharacteristicsMedium-high viscosity,Water-soluble,Thermoreversible gel,Efficient thickening
CAS Number9004-67-5
Viscosity (mPa·s)1200-1800(2% aqueous solution, 20℃)
Methyl Degree of Substitution (DS)1.5-1.9(Methoxyl content 27.5-31.5%)


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