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Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

​Ashland Benecel MC A4M Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

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.

Features Of Ashland Benecel MC A4M Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

  1. Unique Thermal Gelation Property - Forms reversible gel in hot water, redissolves on cooling, suitable for thermal processing

  2. Efficient Thickening & Stabilization - High-viscosity feature, excellent thickening efficiency, strongly stabilizing formulation systems

  3. Flexible & Dense Film Formation - Excellent film-forming property, with both moisturizing and barrier functions, ensuring product performance

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

Typical Applications Of Ashland Benecel MC A4M Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

  1. Pharmaceutical Formulations - Used as tablet binder, sustained-release matrix material and ophthalmic lubricating formulations

  2. Plant-Based Foods - Used in meat alternatives and seafood analogs to impart firm meat-like texture

  3. Daily Chemical Cleaning Products - Used in hand soaps and dishwashing liquids to improve foam stability and texture

  4. Baked & Fried Foods - Used in fried foods to reduce oil absorption and improve shape stability

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

Specifications Of Ashland Benecel MC A4M Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

BrandAshland (USA)
Chemical TypeMethylcellulose (MC),non-ionic cellulose ether
Physical FormWhite to off-white free-flowing powder
Core CharacteristicsHigh viscosity,Water-soluble,Thermoreversible gel,Efficient thickening
CAS Number9004-67-5
Molecular Weight300,000-500,000
Viscosity (mPa·s)3000-5600(2% aqueous solution, 25℃)
Methyl Degree of Substitution (DS)1.5-1.9


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