BERMOCOLL E 431 X is a 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 431 X is used in cement-based tile fix and joint mortars for improvement of workability, consistency, water retention and adhesion. Normal dosage in mortars is 0.2 - 0.7 % calculated on the dry mortar weight. BERMOCOLL E 431 X is also used in gypsum-based crack fillers. For this application, a suitable concentration is 0.6 – 0.8 %. BERMOCOLL E 431 X is intended for dry mixing with other powder materials and should not be used for direct dissolving in water.