MHEC MH40M

Specification of MHEC MH40M

Application of MHEC MH40M

Kima Chemical MHEC MH40M methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose is used in dry-mixed mortar. 

① Good water retention. MHEC can ensure that the mortar will not cause problems such as sanding, powdering and strength reduction of the product due to lack of water and incomplete cement hydration. improve uniformity, Usability and product hardening, etc. When the amount of MHEC added is greater than 0.08%, with the increase of HPMC amount, the yield stress and frown viscosity of mortar also increase. 

② As an air-entraining agent. When the amount of MHEC is 0.5%, the air content is the largest, about 55%; when the amount is more than 0.5%, the air content of the mortar decreases gradually with the increase of the addition amount, and reduces the flexural strength and compressive strength. 

③ Improve workability. The addition of MHEC facilitates carding of thin-layer mortar and paving of plastering mortar. MHEC can delay the hydration of mortar particles, DS is the most important factor affecting hydration, and the effect of methoxyl content on delayed hydration is greater than that of hydroxyethyl content.

It should be noted that cellulose ether has a double effect on the performance of mortar, and it can play a good role if used properly, but it will have a negative effect if used improperly. The performance of dry-mixed mortar is firstly related to the adaptability of cellulose ether, and the applicable cellulose ether is also related to factors such as the amount and order of addition. In practical applications, a single type of cellulose ether can be selected, or different types of cellulose ether can be used in combination.