Ashland Benecel MC A4M is a high-quality high-viscosity water-soluble polymer of methylcellulose in the Benecel™ series, custom-designed for oral solid dosage forms, plant-based foods, ophthalmic formulations and daily chemical cleaning products. It has unique thermal gelation properties and excellent thickening and stabilization functions, forming flexible and dense films, suitable for precision formulation needs in multiple fields with reliable performance support.
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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