- CELLOSIZE™ QP 4400H
CELLOSIZE™ QP 4400H
DOWNLOAD Technical Data SheetCELLOSIZE™ QP 4400H hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is a medium molecular weight cellulosic polymer with medium thickening efficiency useful for general thickening applications. Its excellent rheological properties in solution make it an ideal choice as a thickener for premium-quality coatings, providing good flow and leveling characteristics. CELLOSIZE™ QP 4400H HEC is one of Dow's most popular general purpose HEC thickeners.
Typical applications
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elastomeric roof coatings
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EIFS finish coats
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waterborne coatings, caulks and sealants
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general thickening
Performance advantages
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excellent rheological properties
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offers good flow and leveling characteristics
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high degree of pseudo-plasticity
Properties
These properties are typical, but they do not constitute specifications.
| Brookfield viscosity (2%), cPs | 4,800-6,000 |
| pH, 2% solution | 6.0-7.0 |
| Water insolubles, max. % | 0.80 |
| Volatiles, %, max. | 5.0 |
| Hydration time, minutes (pH 7.2 buffer) |
5-15 |
| Particle size, %, max. (through #20 mesh) |
98 |
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