High viscosity grade methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (MHEC) offering excellent water retention in cementitious systems.
Enhanced open time and workability for tile adhesives and self-leveling compounds.
Improved sag resistance and vertical build capability in thick-bed mortars.
Good compatibility with common admixtures including redispersible polymer powders and superplasticizers.
Consistent batch-to-batch performance ensured by Dow’s stringent GMP-aligned manufacturing control.
Cement-based tile adhesives (C2TES, C2TES1 per EN 12004).
Self-leveling underlayments (SLU) and floor screeds.
Exterior insulation finishing systems (EIFS) base coats.
Grouts and repair mortars requiring extended adjustability.
Decorative renderings and textured façade coatings.
| Chemical Type | Methyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (MHEC) |
| Product Form | Free-flowing white to off-white powder |
| Appearance | Uniform granular powder, free of lumps and foreign matter |
| Primary Applications | Tile adhesives, self-leveling compounds, EIFS, renders |
| Key Features | High water retention, excellent viscosity stability, low surface tension |
| Benefits | Extended open time, improved adhesion, reduced cracking, enhanced pumpability |
| pH (1% aqueous solution) | 6.0 – 8.5 |
| Viscosity (Brookfield RVT, 2% solution, 20°C, spindle #3, 12 rpm) | Approx. 15,000 mPa·s |
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