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METHYL CELLULOSE |
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION |
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| CAS NO. | 9004-67-5 |
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| EINECS NO. | 232-674-9 | |
| FORMULA | (C7H14O5)n | |
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| TOXICITY |
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| CLASSIFICATION |
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| SYNONYMS | Tyloses; | |
| Methyl Ether Cellulose; Viscol; Cellogran; Cellothyl; Cellulose methylate; Ccellumeth; Cethylose; Cethytin; Methylcel MC; | ||
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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| PHYSICAL STATE |
white to off-white powder |
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| SPECIFIC GRAVITY | 1.25 - 1.35 | |
| SOLUBILITY IN WATER | easily dissolves in cold water rather than hot water | |
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AUTOIGNITION |
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NFPA RATINGS |
Health: 1; Flammability: 3; Reactivity: 0 | |
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| STABILITY | Stable under ordinary conditions | |
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APPLICATIONS |
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MC is used primarily in foods, drugs and cosmetics as a viscosifier, emulsion stabilizer, thickener and to improve texture. The main applications of technical grade are in textile warp sizing and paper processing. CMC is also used in detergent as a antiredeposition agent, textile warp-sizing aid, adhesives, latex paints and polishes. |
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| SALES SPECIFICATION | ||
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APPEARANCE |
white to off-white powder |
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VISCOSITY |
3,500 - 5,600cps (2% in Water, at 20 C) | |
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SULFATE |
1.5% max |
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LOSS ON DRYING |
8.0% max |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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| PACKING | 25kgs in fiber drum | |
| HAZARD CLASS | Not regulated | |
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| OTHER INFORMATION | ||
| Hazard Symbols: n/a, Risk Phrases: , Safety Phrases: 24/25 | ||
