Methylcellulose

The methyl ether of cellulose has a methoxyl content which varies between 6 and 33 %. Methylcellulose can be prepared by the action of methyl chloride or methyl sulfate on cellulose that has been previously treated with alkali. Purification is accomplished by washing the reaction product with hot water. The degree of methylation can be controlled to yield products with varying viscosities. Seven viscosity types of methylcellulose are currently produced with centipoise values ranging from 10 to 4000. Methylated cellulose of low methoxy content is soluble 

The ethyl ether of cellulose contains no less than 45% and not more them 50% ethoxy groups. It is available as a free-flowing stable white powder, insoluble in water, glycerol, and other hydrophilic solvents, but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ethylacetate, and chloroform. This cellulose derivative is mainly used as a tablet binder. 

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At X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) of samples of the limited weight is perspective to prepare for specimens as polymeric films on a basis of methylcellulose [1]. By the example of definition of heavy metals in film specimens have studied dependence of intensity of X-ray radiation from their chemical compound, surface density (P ) and the size (D) particles of the powder introduced to polymer. Have theoretically established, that the basic source of an error of results XRF is dependence of intensity (F) analytical lines of determined elements from a specimen. Thus the best account of variations P provides a method of the internal standard at change P from 2 up to 6 mg/sm the coefficient of variation describing an error of definition Mo, Zn, Cu, Co, Fe and Mn in a method of the direct external standard, reaches 40 %, and at use of a method of the internal standard (an element of comparison Ga) value does not exceed 2,2 %. Experiment within the limits of a casual error (V changes from 2,9 up to 7,4 %) has confirmed theoretical conclusions. 

Individual components in the formulation of the aqueous phase all contribute to the successful production of a GPC/SEC gel. The stabilizer acts as a protective coating to prevent the agglomeration of the monomer droplets. Polyvinyl alcohol, gelatin, polyacrylic acids, methylcellulose, and hydroxypro-... 

FIGURE 9.30 Analysis of methylcellulose. Columns PSS PFG 100 + 1000. Eluent HFIP + 0.1 M KtFat. Temp 2S°C. Detection Rl. Calibration PSS PMMA ReadyCal kit. 

The GBR resin works well for nonionic and certain ionic polymers such as various native and derivatized starches, including sodium carboxymethylcel-lulose, methylcellulose, dextrans, carrageenans, hydroxypropyl methylcellu-lose, cellulose sulfate, and pullulans. GBR columns can be used in virtually any solvent or mixture of solvents from hexane to 1 M NaOH as long as they are miscible. Using sulfonated PDVB gels, mixtures of methanol and 0.1 M Na acetate will run many polar ionic-type polymers such as poly-2-acrylamido-2-methyl-l-propanesulfonic acid, polystyrene sulfonic acids, and poly aniline/ polystyrene sulfonic acid. Sulfonated columns can also be used with water glacial acetic acid mixtures, typically 90/10 (v/v). Polyacrylic acids run well on sulfonated gels in 0.2 M NaAc, pH 7.75. 

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Larkins et al. (L2) visually observed flow patterns and measured pressure drop and liquid holdup for cocurrent downflow of gas and liquid through beds of spheres, cylinders, and Raschig rings of diameters from 3 mm to f in. in experimental columns of 2- and 4-in. diameter, as well as in a commercial unit several feet in diameter. The fluid media were air, carbon dioxide, or natural gas and water, water containing methylcellulose, water containing soap, ethylene glycol, kerosene, lubricating oil, or hexane. 

Methylcellulose and carboxymethylcellulose are forms of the familiar polysaccharide cellulose that have been treated to make them more soluble in water. Cellulose is a long chain made of the sugar glucose. The long chains mix with water to create a thick syrup or gel. 

Methylcellulose is used as a thickener in sauces and salad dressings, and as a thickener and stabilizer in ice cream, where it helps prevent ice crystals from forming during freezing or during refreezing after a thaw. 

Cellulose is also commercially modified by acetylation to produce a material suitable for X-ray and cine film. Commercially cellulose ethers are also prepared, such as methylcellulose. This material is water-soluble and gives a highly viscous solution at very low concentrations. Hence it is widely used as a thickener in latex paints and adhesives, in cosmetics and for coating pharmaceutical tablets. 

Paint strippers are also formulated to have high viscosity, otherwise they run off vertical surfaces and thereby fail to penetrate or solubilise the paint to which they have been applied. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is the main thickener for paint strippers, which use methylene chloride (dicldoromethane) as the principal component. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is useful for this purpose because it is soluble in the orgaiuc component but is not sensitive to the presence of any water that may also be present in the paint stripper. 

The stability characteristics of two different antiperspirant lotion systems were compared. Sample 1 represented an aqueous emulsion containing an aluminum salt. The internal phase consisted of stearyl alcohol and ethylene oxide reaction products, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate and polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate. Methylcellulose was used as a stabilizer and bodying agent. Sample 2 represented a dispersion of magnesium aluminum silicate in an aqueous system containing aluminum ions. Because of its com-... 

The stabilizing effects of methylcellulose and hydrated magnesium silicate were applied to calamine lotion. Sample 1 was the U.S.P. XV calamine lotion, and sample 2 the U.S.P. XV calamine lotion with 0.5% of methylcellulose. Sample 1 showed 50% separation, while sample 2 showed 12% separation after 24 hours at room temperature. 

Figure 9. Stabilizing effect of methylcellulose on foams generated by a suspension of effervescent antacid granules containing magnesium trisilicate and aluminum hydroxide...

Figure 9 illustrates the stabilizing effect of methylcellulose on the foams generated by a suspension of effervescent antacid granules containing magnesium trisilicate and ammonium hydroxide. Samples 1 and 2 are identical, except for 0.01% of methylcellulose contained in sample 1. The foam in sample 1 (methylcellulose) is stable even after 5 minutes, while the sample without methylcellulose has virtually no foam after 30 seconds. 

A cement slurry additive consisting of methylcellulose, melamine-formaldehyde resin, and trioxane has been proposed for better bonding of cement to the casing string [20]. Bisphenol-A epoxide resins, with amine-based curing agents, sand filler, and a mixture of n-butanol and dimethyl benzene as a diluent, have been proposed as additives to increase adhesion properties of cement [572]. 

Fluidized aqueous suspensions of 15% by weight or more of hydroxyethyl-cellulose, hydrophobically modified cellulose ether, hydrophobically modified hydroxyethylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, and polyethylene oxide are prepared by adding the polymer to a concentrated sodium formate solution containing xanthan gum as a stabilizer [278]. The xanthan gum is dissolved in water before sodium formate is added. Then the polymer is added to the solution to form a fluid suspension of the polymers. The polymer suspension can serve as an aqueous concentrate for further use. 

Modified Methylcellulose with Mono-Substituted Sodium Phosphate... 

Small amounts of modified methylcellulose and mono-substituted sodium phosphate (both 0.1%), may be added to plugging cement [1766]. The mono-substituted sodium phosphate weakens the effect of calcium ions on modified methylcellulose and prevents its coagulation. Stabilization of the plugging solution and increased strength of the cement rock result. 

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