Ashland Benecel MC A4C is a high-quality medium-viscosity water-soluble polymer of methylcellulose in the Benecel™ series, custom-designed for processed foods, industrial cleaners, crop protection formulations and water-based coatings. It has unique thermoreversible gelation properties and efficient thickening and stabilization functions, with tough film formation and excellent compatibility, suitable for complex formulation and process needs in multiple fields
Unique Thermal Gelation Property - Forms reversible gel in hot water, redissolves on cooling, suitable for thermal processing
Efficient Thickening & Stabilization - High-viscosity feature, excellent thickening efficiency, strongly stabilizing formulation systems
Flexible & Dense Film Formation - Excellent film-forming property, with both moisturizing and barrier functions, ensuring product performance
Easy Dissolution in Cold Water - Rapidly dissolves in cold water without agglomeration, improving formulation preparation efficiency
Pharmaceutical Formulations - Used as tablet binder, sustained-release matrix material and ophthalmic lubricating formulations
Plant-Based Foods - Used in meat alternatives and seafood analogs to impart firm meat-like texture
Daily Chemical Cleaning Products - Used in hand soaps and dishwashing liquids to improve foam stability and texture
Baked & Fried Foods - Used in fried foods to reduce oil absorption and improve shape stability
Water-Based Coating Systems - Used as rheology modifier to optimize coating leveling and storage stability
| Brand | Ashland (USA) |
| Chemical Type | Methylcellulose (MC),non-ionic cellulose ether |
| Physical Form | White to off-white free-flowing powder |
| Core Characteristics | High viscosity,Water-soluble,Thermoreversible gel,Efficient thickening |
| CAS Number | 9004-67-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 300,000-500,000 |
| Viscosity (mPa·s) | 3000-5600(2% aqueous solution, 25℃) |
| Methyl Degree of Substitution (DS) | 1.5-1.9 |
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