Bermocoll® M10

Bermocoll® M 10 is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether intended as a water retaining and consistency improving additive to cement based mortars. Bermocoll® M 10 contains methyl, ethyl and hydroxyethyl substitution giving a unique balance between workability and strength.

Principal: Nouryon

Functions: Rheology Modifier, Water Retention Agent

Chemical Family: Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Ether

End Uses: Tile Adhesive

Labeling Claims: Odor-free

Physical Form: Powder

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

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Rheology Modifier,
Water Retention Agent
Chemical Family
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Ether
Chemical Name
Methyl Ethyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
Product Code
MITM16569
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
CASE
Product Families
CASE — Additives
Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers,
Surface Modifiers

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Excellent Stability,
Improved Consistency,
Improved Water Retention,
Improved Workability,
Improves Adhesion,
Medium Viscosity
Labeling Claims
Odor-free

Applications & Uses

Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Tile Adhesive
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Grout,
Mortar
Product Applications

Bermocoll® M 10 is used in tile adhesives and grouts to improve the workability, consistency, water retention and adhesion.

Properties

Physical Form
Powder
Soluble In
Water Soluble
Note

Bermocoll® M 10 Q is a medium viscosity grade of methyl ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose.

Regulatory & Compliance

Quality Standards
ISO 14001,
ISO 9001,
OHSAS 18001

Safety & Health

Safety Precautions
  • Bermocoll® M 10 is intended for dry mixing with other powder materials and should not be used for direct dissolving in water.
  • At the temperatures above 250°C (480°F), charring of Bermocoll® M 10 will occur.
  • At high temperatures and in contact with an open flame, Bermocoll® M 10 will burn slowly with the characteristics of cellulose.

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S003175
Principal
Nouryon

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • In unopened bags, Bermocoll® M 10 can be stored for several years.
  • In opened bags, the moisture content of Bermocoll® M 10 will be influenced by the air humidity.

Other

Appearance
Whitish powder
Appearance (SDS)
powder
Color (SDS)
Off-white
Dust Explosion Class (SDS)
St2
Flammability (SDS)
Combustible solids
Odor (SDS)
Odorless
Other Hazards
Dust can form an explosive mixture in air
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not oxidizing
Protect from Freezing
Yes
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH7.0-at 1% solution
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Sizemax. 600.0 µmµmat 98 %
Viscosity750.0-1200.0 mPa.smPa.sBrookfield LV Viscometer at 20°C, 1% solution
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Salt Contentmax. 6.0 %%
Volatile Contentmax. 5.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)338.0 °F°FDIN EN 15188
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)752.0 °F°FDIN EN 50281-2-1
Burning Number (SDS)5.0-Water/Oil
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 212.0 °F°F
Deflagration Index (SDS)200.0-300.0 bar.m/sbar.m/s
Lower Flammable Limit (SDS)30.0 g/m³g/m³
Minimum Ignition Energy (SDS)min. 10.0 MJMJ
Viscosity (SDS)750.0-1200.0 mPa.smPa.sat 20°C, pH 7 at 1% solution.
pH (SDS)6.0-8.0-concentration : 0.5%