Instant methyl cellulose

Instant methyl cellulose

Methyl cellulose, also known as cellulose methyl ether, or MC (and abbreviation for MethylCellulose), is a long-chain substituted cellulose. At room temperature, Methyl cellulose exists as a white powder or fibrous material, characterized by its non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-allergenic properties. It swells in water, forming a semi-transparent, viscous colloidal solution, exhibiting neutrality to litmus. Methyl cellulose is insoluble in ethanol, ether, and chloroform but dissolves readily in glacial acetic acid. It's resistant to the effects of acids, alkalis, microorganisms, heat, and light, it remains unaffected by oils and greases. However, it combusts when reaching its ignition point. It's commonly used as thickeners; stabilizers; emulsifiers; excipients; dispersants; adhesives; film-forming agents; and hydrosol substitutes. 

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  • Methyl cellulose, also known as cellulose methyl ether, or MC (and abbreviation for MethylCellulose), is a long-chain substituted cellulose. At room temperature, Methyl cellulose exists as a white powder or fibrous material, characterized by its non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-allergenic properties. It swells in water, forming a semi-transparent, viscous colloidal solution, exhibiting neutrality to litmus. Methyl cellulose is insoluble in ethanol, ether, and chloroform but dissolves readily in glacial acetic acid. It's resistant to the effects of acids, alkalis, microorganisms, heat, and light, it remains unaffected by oils and greases. However, it combusts when reaching its ignition point. It's commonly used as thickeners; stabilizers; emulsifiers; excipients; dispersants; adhesives; film-forming agents; and hydrosol substitutes. 

    Comparison of instant and ordinary sodium carboxymethyl cellulose 

    1. Production process: The former is unaffected by the product production process, while the latter's application is influenced by the production process. 

    2. Transparency: Instant sodium carboxymethyl cellulose exhibits better transparency, whereas ordinary products may show reduced transparency due to clumping during the dissolution process. 

    3. Solubility: Instant sodium carboxymethyl cellulose dissolves completely in 1-3 minutes, with no clumping or lumps. In contrast, the solubility of the ordinary type requires over 1 hour for complete dissolution. 

    4. Uniformity: Instant dissolution of the product results in rapid attainment of a homogeneous state. Ordinary products, after dissolution, may either float on the solution's surface or form clumps suspended within the solution. 

    In every aspect, instant sodium carboxymethyl cellulose outperforms the ordinary type, with its standout feature being rapid dissolution. 

    Instant methyl cellulose quality indicators

    Item

    Indicators

    Viscosity

    10-200000mpa.s

    Moisture

    ≤6.0%

    pH

    5.5-8.5

    Ash

    ≤1.5%

    Methoxy content

    19.0-30%

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