Methocel 310 Series Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose Dow Chemical Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners >> Cellulosic >> Methyl Hydroxypropyl cellulose (MHPC) ADHESIVE Adhesives METHOCEL* cellulose ethers are water-soluble methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose polymers that bind, retain water, thicken, form films, lubricate, and much more. They add unique physical properties and outstanding performance to a huge array of products, including building materials, food, personal care products, and pharmaceuticals. Adhesives – METHOCEL* cellulose ethers increase plywood strength by boosting laminating adhesive performance. The thermal gelation and thickening properties of METHOCEL products keep the adhesive from soaking into the wood. Carpet backsizing compounds. METHOCEL* cellulose ethers impart excellent foaming characteristics or "pan froth" to backsizing compounds. This helps keep the adhesive in the glue line instead of soaking into the backing materials. Also, due to thermal gelation, adhesives set quickly and dry faster at elevated temperatures. Leather processing adhesives. METHOCEL cellulose ethers are used to paste hides to smooth porcelain or glass surfaces in leather drying processes. Because of its water retention efficiency and thermal gelation, METHOCEL is much more effective than starch-based pastes. Plywood laminating adhesives. METHOCEL products are used in plywood laminating adhesives to control viscosity in glues for plywood manufacture. Thermal gelation and thickening properties of METHOCEL products keep the adhesive from soaking into the wood. Cigar and cigarette adhesives. Safe and efficient, METHOCEL products have long been used as binders for reconstituted tobacco sheets and as adhesives for cigar and cigarette manufacture. Wallpaper pastes. Used as the primary adhesive in dry mixes, METHOCEL cellulose ether provides the wet tack required to hold a variety of paper types on the wall, yet has excellent slip properties so patterns can easily be matched. In premixed pastes, METHOCEL is used to control viscosity and improve wet tack. Pastes made with METHOCEL cellulose ethers are easily cleaned up with water and don't provide a source of nourishment for insects. Latex adhesives. METHOCEL products are used as thickeners in a variety of latex adhesives, such as adhesives used in shoe manufacturing. Fast drying speeds and high wet-tack strength due to thermal gelation are key benefits in many of these applications. Hypromellose polymer. Used in adhesives. Binds, retains water, thickens, forms films, lubricates, and more. Increases plywood strength by boosting laminating adhesive performance. The thermal gelation and thickening properties keep the adhesive from soaking into the wood.