Bermocoll E 230 FQ (Ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose)

About this product

Bermocoll® E 230 FQ is non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water based products.

Brand: Bermocoll® Chemical family: Cellulose ether Chemical name: Ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose

Applications: Bermocoll® E 230 FQ is used in latex paints, particularly for stabilizing the dispersion state with only moderate simultaneous viscosity increase. Normal dosage is 0.5-0.8 % calculated on the total paint weight. Bermocoll® E 230 FQ is easily dispersed in cold water of pH 7 or less. Bermocoll® E 230 FQ can form lumps when added to an alkaline liquid.To avoid this, it should be added as a ready stock solution, as a slurry in slight acid water or in an organic solvent, or as a dry mix with other powder materials.The dissolving time after dispersion is influenced by the water pH. Alkaline additives can be used to speed up the dissolving process.

Market segment: Paints, coatings and inks Functions: Thickener, Water retention, Binder, Dispersing Agent, Rheology Modifier, Stabilizer Applications: Paints and Coatings, Building

Product data sheet (Paints, coatings and inks, 2022-7-18): Applications: Bermocoll® E 230 FQ is used in latex paints, particularly for stabilizing the dispersion state with only moderate simultaneous viscosity increase. Normal dosage is 0.5-0.8 % calculated on the total paint weight. Bermocoll® E 230 FQ is easily dispersed in cold water of pH 7 or less. Bermocoll® E 230 FQ can form lumps when added to an alkaline liquid.To avoid this, it should be added as a ready stock solution, as a slurry in slight acid water or in an organic solvent, or as a dry mix with other powder materials.The dissolving time after dispersion is influenced by the water pH. Alkaline additives can be used to speed up the dissolving process. Storage: In unopened bags, Bermocoll® E 230 FQ can be stored for several years. In opened bags, the moisture content of Bermocoll® E 230 FQ will be influenced by the air humidity. At the temperatures above 250 °C (480 °F), charring of Bermocoll® E 230 FQ will occur. Packaging and transport: Like many industrial processed powdery materials, cellulose ether dust are combustible and can cause dust explosions. Dust formation must be avoided or kept to a minimum. Care should be taken to prevent ignition from heat, spark, open flames or hot surface. Bermocoll® E 230 FQ is packed in polyethylene plastic bags. Net weight 20 kg. We recommend emptying the bags from the bottom. The empty bags can be recycled or burned. Safety and handling: At high temperatures and in contact with an open flame, Bermocoll® E 230 FQ will burn slowly with the characteristics of cellulose.

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