Methocel
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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];
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water.
Resources and Citations
- Dow Chemical: Website
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- 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