BERMOCOLL EM 7000 FQ 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
Regional availability
Global
Chemical name
Methyl ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose
Applications
BERMOCOLL EM 7000 FQ is used in latex paints for thickening and stabilizing effects. Normal dosage in paints is 0.2 - 0.5 % calculated on the total paint weight.BERMOCOLL EM 7000 FQ is easily dispersed in cold water of pH7 or less. BERMOCOLL EM 7000 FQ can form lumps when added to an alkaline liquid. To avoid this, it should be added as a ready stock solution, as a slurry in slight acid water or in an organic solvent, or as a dry mix with other powder materials.