Methyl cellulose, 4000 mPa.S (2% H₂O), white, powder

Supplier: MP BIOMEDICALS (FKA ICN BIOMED

Synonyms: Cellulose methyl ether

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Methyl cellulose, 4000 mPa.S (2% H₂O), white, powder
Methyl cellulose

An aqueous solution is best prepared by dispersing the granules in hot (but not boiling) water with stirring and chilling to +5 °C. The solution is then stable at room temperature. Presence of inorganic salts increases the viscosity.


Prepared from wood pulp by treatment with alkali and methylation of the alkali cellulose with methyl chloride.


Methyl cellulose is a chemical compound derived from cellulose. It is a hydrophilic white powder in pure form and dissolves in cold (but not in hot) water, forming a clear viscous solution or gel. It is used as a thickener and emulsifier in various food and cosmetic products. It is not digestible, not toxic, and not an allergen.


Prepared from wood pulp by treatment with alkali and methylation of the alkali cellulose with methyl chloride.


1 mPa.s = 1cP

Storage Temperature: Ambient
MDL Number: MFCD00081763
CAS Number: 9004-67-5

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Specification Test Results

Synonyms Cellulose methyl ether; Methocel MC; Cellothyl; Syncelose; Bagolax; Celevac; Cellucon; Cologel; Cellumeth; Hydrolose; Nicel; Tylose;Methocel A®; Methylcellulose A;Methyl cellulose ether
Form White Powder
Storage Store at Room Temperature (15-30 °C).
Loss on Drying ≤5.0%
Viscosity 2700 - 5040 cps (2% aq soln)

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