Ashland Benecel MC A15LV is a high-quality low-viscosity methylcellulose in the Benecel series. Custom-designed for ceramic molding, aqueous coatings, pharmaceutical formulations and home care products, it meets stringent international pharmacopoeia standards, featuring easy dissolution at low temperature and reversible gelation
Low-Viscosity Precise Regulation - Low viscosity adapts to specific formulation needs, optimizing system rheology with minimal addition
Reversible Gelation Enhancement - Forms gel when heated and redissolves when cooled, suitable for temperature-sensitive processes and formulations
Efficient Binding & Molding - Excellent binding performance improves formability of ceramics and other substrates, preventing deformation and collapse
Broad pH Stability & Compatibility - Non-ionic feature adapts to wide pH range, with strong system stability
Ceramic Molding & Processing - Used in ceramic extrusion and casting to improve green body strength and surface smoothness
Aqueous Coatings & Inks - Used as protective colloid and pigment suspending agent in aqueous coatings and inks
Pharmaceutical Excipients - Used as binder in tablet wet granulation, suitable for low-viscosity formulation
Home Care Products - Used in hand dishwashing liquids and cleaners to enhance foam stability and texture
| Chemical Type | Methylcellulose (MC), non-ionic cellulose ether |
| Physical Form | White to off-white free-flowing powder |
| Core Characteristics | Low viscosity, reversible gelation, easy dissolution at low temperature |
| CAS Number | 9004-67-5 |
| Viscosity (2% aqueous solution, 20℃) | 12 - 18 mPa·s |
| Methoxyl Substitution Degree | 27.5 - 31.5 % |
| Pharmacopoeia Standard | Complies with United States Pharmacopeia (USP), European Pharmacopoeia (EP) |
| Solubility | Easily soluble in water at low temperature to form transparent solution |
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