Bermocoll FLOW
Product Line Cellulose ethers
Bermocoll® FLOW is an associative non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether that improves the rheological properties of water based paints. The specifications may be subject to change.
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Brand
Bermocoll® -
Chemical family
Cellulose ether -
Chemical name
Ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose
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Applications
Bermocoll® FLOW is a new type of hydrophobically modified cellulose ether for use as a rheology modifier in latex paints. Depending on the formulation, Bermocoll® FLOW is intended to provide improved flow and leveling and eliminate complex combinations of thickeners to achieve the optimal paint rheology profiles. In order to facilitate dispersion in water, Bermocoll® FLOW has been treated to give a pH-dependent dissolving. It should be added to neutral or slightly acid water. To speed up the dissolving process, pH should be increased to above 8 by using alkaline ingredients such as ammonia or alkaline pigment dispersants. If adjustment of the final paint viscosity is necessary, a highly concentrated slurry either in water or in an organic solvent should be used. It is not recommended to add Bermocoll® FLOW as a dry powder after pigment grinding, due to the risk of lump formation under the alkaline conditions at that stage.
Downloads
Product Data Sheets
PDS Bermocoll FLOW (English)
- Product Data Sheet | application/pdf (43.3 KB) | English
Other Documents
Brochure Bermocoll Flow (English)
- Brochure | application/pdf (924.6 KB) | English
Case Study - Bermocoll Flow (English)
- Papers and articles | application/pdf (805.3 KB) | English
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