Bermocoll® EHM 200

Bermocoll® EHM 200 is an associative non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether that improves the rheological properties of water-based paints.

Principal: Nouryon

Functions: Rheology Modifier, Thickener

Chemical Family: Cellulose & Cellulosics, Cellulose Ethers

End Uses: Latex Paint, Waterborne Paint

Physical Form: Powder

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Function
Thickener
Product Code
MITM16407
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Product Applications
  • Bermocoll® EHM 200 is used as a thickener in all types of latex paints, intended for interior as well as for exterior use.
  • Bermocoll® EHM 200 improves high shear viscosity, roller spatter, flow and levelling.
  • Bermocoll® EHM 200 has a high resistance to enzymatic degradation.
  • Normal dosage is 0.3 - 0.5 % calculated on the total paint weight. In order to facilitate dispersion in water, Bermocoll® EHM 200 has been treated to give a pH-dependent dissolving.It should be added to neutral or slightly acid water. To speed up the dissolving process, pH should be increased to above 8 by using alkaline ingredients such as ammonia or alkaline pigment dispersants.If adjustment of the final paint viscosity is necessary, a highly concentrated slurry either in water or in an organic solvent should be used. It is not recommended to add the product as a dry powder after pigment grinding. Under the alkaline pH conditions at that stage Bermocoll® EHM 200 will dissolve too rapidly with the risk of lump formation.

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Note

Bermocoll® EHM 200 is a hydrophobically modified ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S003175
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • In unopened bags, Bermocoll® EHM 200 can be stored for several years.
  • In opened bags, the moisture content of Bermocoll® EHM 200 will be influenced by the air humidity.
  • At temperatures above 250 °C (480 °F), charring of Bermocoll® EHM 200 will occur.

Other

Appearance
Whitish powder
Appearance (SDS)
Powder
Color (SDS)
Off - white
Dust Explosion Class (SDS)
ST1
Flammable Nature (SDS)
Combustible solids
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Odorless
Other Hazards
Dust can form an explosive mixture in air
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not oxidizing
Protect from Freezing
Yes
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)0.3-0.5 %%
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH5.0-7.0-1% solution
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Salt Contentmax. 4.5 %%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)98.0 %%+500 µm Mesh
Sieve Fractionation (Through)98.0 %%- 500 microns Mesh
Viscositymin. 350.0-Brookfield Viscometer at 20°C, 1% solution
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)248.0 °F°FDIN EN 15188
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)min. 450.0 °C°CEN 50281 auto-ignition of a 5mm dust layer
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)min. 420.0 °C°CEN 50281 auto-ignition of a dust cloud
Burning Number (SDS)5.0-
Deflagration Index (SDS)max. 200.0 bar.m/sbar.m/s
Flammability Limits (SDS)30.0-
Ignition Energy (SDS)min. 10.0 MJMJ
Viscosity (SDS)350.0-700.0-at 20°C, pH 7 at 1% solution
pH (SDS)max. 6.5-
pH (SDS)max. 6.5-at 0.5%
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life1095.0-