Methocel

Methocel (TM)

Description

[Dow Chemical Co.] A trademark for series of water-soluble polymers that contain methyl cellulose. Methocel (TM) dissolves in water to form an adhesive paste that has a neutral pH. It used in industry as a thickening, emulsifying and dispersing agent. Methocel (TM) is also used as an ink additive to improve gloss and to decrease solubility in grease and oils.

- Methocel A4C: contains methyl cellulose (85-99%), water, and sodium chloride

- Methocel A4CP: contains methyl cellulose

Synonyms and Related Terms

Tylose® [SE Tylose]; Aqualon® [Aqualon]; Klucel® [Aqualon];

FTIR

Other Properties

Soluble in water.

Additional Information

° Dow Chemical: Website° R.Feller, M.Wilt, Evaluation of Cellulose Ethers for Conservation, in Research in Conservation Series, Getty Conservation Institute, 1990.

Sources Checked for Data in Record

• Thomas Gregory, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942

• Jane Down, Adhesive projects at the Canadian Conservation Institute, Preprints of the SSCR's 2nd Resins Conference, Sept. 1995, Scottish Society for Conservation & Restoration, Edinburgh

• Kurt Wehlte, The Materials and Techniques of Painting, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York, 1975

• Conservation Support Systems, Catalog, 1997

• A Glossary of Paper Conservation Terms, Margaret Ellis (ed.), Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York City, 1998

• Website address 1 Comment: www.dow.com/methocel