Super high viscosity special modified HEC (Hydroxyethyl cellulose)
ASHLAND Inc.
New cellulose-based thickener product NATROSOL F-2000! Introduction in Japan has begun! It can reduce costs for water-based paints and improve the appearance and durability of coatings.
NATROSOL F-2000 is a cellulose-based water-soluble thickener newly developed by Ashland, capable of enhancing the performance of conventional HEC. It has a strong track record, particularly in decorative coatings resembling sand or earthen walls overseas. ◎ High Thickening Efficiency Compared to conventional high-viscosity HEC, it can reduce the required amount by approximately 43%, which is expected to lower coating costs. ◎ Excellent Water Resistance It has been confirmed to have superior water resistance in immersion tests compared to conventional HEC, preventing whitening of the coating film. ◎ Color Stability It exhibits excellent color stability and high saturation. In decorative coatings resembling sand walls, it presents a natural coloration close to the original colors of stones and sand. For more details on each product, please refer to the respective product pages and PDF catalog below, or feel free to contact us.
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【Typical Characteristics】 ■Appearance: White to off-white powder ■Viscosity (1% solution): 4,000–7,500 mPa.s (cps) ■Moisture content: <5% ■pH (1% solution): 5.5 – 8.0 ■Density: 0.69 g/ml ■Ash content (calculated as Na2SO4): 5.5% or less ■Mesh size (passing US 40 sieve): 90% or more *For details on each product, please refer to the individual product pages and PDF catalog below, or feel free to contact us.
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Water-based paint, stone paint, decorative paint (sand wall type, earthen wall type), water-based coating materials.
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As of April 1, 2023, we have become a subsidiary of Medipal Holdings Corporation and changed our company name to "MP Gokyo Food & Chemical Co., Ltd." (Former company name: Sumitomo Pharma Food & Chemical Co., Ltd.) Corporate Philosophy: By continuously creating new value demanded by society across a wide range of areas from food materials to chemical raw materials, we contribute to "the improvement of people's health and cultural life." MP Gokyo Food & Chemical Co., Ltd. is a company engaged in the manufacturing, processing, trading, and import/export of food materials, pharmaceutical raw materials, cosmetic ingredients, coating materials, electronic drugs, and other products. Through communication with our customers, we provide added value that goes beyond the framework of a "manufacturer" by jointly developing new products centered around new proposals. This site primarily features products for the "Coating Materials and Industrial Chemicals" business. Please check our company website for products from other businesses.