At a Glance
Material Family
Polymers & Resins
Record Type
Polymer
Primary Role
Thickening / Rheology · Moisture Control
Solubility
soluble in cold water forming a viscous colloidal solution; insoluble in most organic solvents (typical)
Functional Roles
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
- ▸ Water-retention agent and rheology modifier in cement-based and gypsum-based dry-mix mortars, tile adhesives, and renders, where it extends open time and reduces sag.
- ▸ Thickener and workability aid in cementitious self-leveling underlayments and machine-applied plasters, improving pumpability and preventing premature water loss to the substrate.
- ▸ Protective colloid and viscosity builder in water-based architectural paints and exterior insulation finishing systems (EIFS) to control flow, spatter, and film build.
- ▸ Binder and film former in joint compounds, skim coats, and grouts, where it improves adhesion and crack resistance during cure.
- ▸ Thickening and stabilizing agent in personal-care and household formulations such as lotions, creams, and liquid cleaners that require a non-ionic cellulosic rheology modifier.
Physical Properties
appearance
white to off-white free-flowing powder or granule (typical)
odor
odorless (typical)
ionic_character
non-ionic (typical)
solubility
soluble in cold water forming a viscous colloidal solution; insoluble in most organic solvents (typical)
bulk_density
0.3-0.6 g/cm3 (typical)
moisture_content
<= 5 % (typical)
ph_solution
5.5-8.0 (1-2 % aqueous solution, typical)
viscosity_range
5-100,000 mPa.s (2 % aqueous solution, grade-dependent, typical)
gel_temperature
approx. 65-90 degC (thermal gelation on heating, typical)
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request
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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
9032-42-2
Molecular Formula
(C6H7O2(OH)x(OCH3)y(OCH2CH2OH)z)n
PubChem CID
InChI Key
JTWZVKMWOCBJEV-KLLFFGQPSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
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