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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Methyl cellulose, viscosity 400 cPs
Description
Methyl cellulose is used as a thickener and emulsifier in various food and cosmetic products like hair shampoos, toothpastes and liquid soaps. It is used in the preparation of capsules in nutritional supplements. It is also used as a gel in advanced cookery and as a lubricant. It is also involved in the treatment of constipation. It acts as a buffer additive in capillary electrophoresis to control electoosmotic flow for improved separations. Further, it is used as a performance additive in construction materials and as sizing in the production of papers and textiles.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
Odor | Odorless |
Quantity | 100 g |
Merck Index | 14,6040 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in cold water. |
Physical Form | Powder |
Chemical Name or Material | Methyl cellulose, Viscosity: 400cPs |
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