Bermocoll® E 511 X

Bermocoll® E 511 X is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water based products.

Principal: Nouryon

Functions: Rheology Modifier, Rheology Modifier, Water Retention Agent, Water Retention Agent

Chemical Family: Cellulose & Cellulosics, Cellulose Ethers

End Uses: Crack Filler, Glue, Gypsum-Based Plaster, Joint Mortars, Tile Adhesive Mortars

Labeling Claims: Odor-free

Features: High Viscosity, High Viscosity, Improved Consistency, Improved Stability, Improved Stability, Improved Water Retention, Improved Water Retention, Improved Workability, Improved Workability, Improves Adhesion, Improves Adhesion, Improves Consistency

Physical Form: Powder

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Industrial Additives End Use
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • Bermocoll® E 511 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 511 X is also used in gypsum-based crack fillers.
  • For this application, a suitable concentration is 0.6 - 0.8 %. Bermocoll® E 511 X is also used in gypsum-based projection plasters and glues. For this application, a suitable concentration is 0.2 - 0.6 %. Bermocoll® E 511 X is intended for dry mixing with other powder materials and should not be used for direct dissolving in water.

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Note

Bermocoll® E 511 X is a high viscosity grade of ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose.

Safety & Health

Safety and Handling

At high temperatures and in contact with an open flame, Bermocoll® E 511 X will burn slowly with the characteristics of cellulose.

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S003175
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • In unopened bags, Bermocoll® E 511 X can be stored for several years. In opened bags, the moisture content of Bermocoll® E 511 X will be influenced by the air humidity.
  • At the temperatures above 250 °C (480 °F), charring of Bermocoll® E 511 X will occur.

Other

Appearance
Whitish powder
Appearance (SDS)
Powder
Color (SDS)
Off-white
Dust Explosion Class (SDS)
St1
Flammability (SDS)
Combustible solids
Odor (SDS)
Odorless
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not oxidizing
Protect from Freezing
No
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)0.6-0.8 %%in gypsum-based crack fillers
Dosage (Use Level)0.2-0.6 %%in gypsum-based projection plasters & glues
Dosage (Use Level)0.2-0.7 %%in mortars
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH7.0-1% Solution
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Salt Contentmax. 5.0 %%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Sieve Fractionation (Through)98.0 %%max. 50 mesh, 300 µm
Viscosity6500.0-8000.0 mPa.smPa.sBrookfield LV Viscometer at 20°C, 1% solution
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)min. 420.0 °C°CDIN EN 50281-2-1
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)min. 450.0 °C°CDIN EN 50281-2-1 auto-ignition of a dust cloud
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)120.0 °C°CEN 15188 at 5mm dust layer
Burning Number (SDS)5.0-
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 100.0 °C°C
Deflagration Index (SDS)max. 200.0 bar.m/sbar.m/sKst
Lower Explosion Limit (SDS)30.0 g/m³g/m³
Minimum Ignition Energy (SDS)min. 10.0 mJmJ
Viscosity (SDS)6500.0-8000.0 mPa.smPa.sat 20°C, pH 7 at 1% solution.
pH (SDS)5.5-8.0-0.5% concentration, aqueous solution