Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Vis-HPM, Industrial Grade
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), is non ionic cellulose ether, and a modified cellulose ether derivatives polymer that is off-white in color and considered safe for human consumption.
Scleroglucan, Sclerotium Gum
Vis-SC
Oil and Gas Field, Construction and Industrial Applications
Scleroglucan is a branched polysaccharide produced by a filamentous fungus Sclerotium rolfsii. The primary structure of scleroglucan consist of a backbone of repeating β(1 → 3)-linked glucose residues with approximately every third residue bearing a β(1 → 6)-linked D-glucose branch. This large and complex fungal polysaccharide is soluble in water and is considered a rigid, rod-like, shear thinning β-glucan. In basic solutions, scleroglucan has a tendency to self-associate as a semi-reversible triple helix.
Other name: Sclerotium Gum
CAS No.: 39464-87-4
Function: Thickener, Suspension Agent, Binder, Emulsifier, Stabilizer and Viscosity Agent
Package: 25 kg bag, 50 lb bag or customization.
Grades and Specifications
Grade | Description |
Vis-SC-CZ10 | Standard tech grade Sclerotium Gum |
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Applications
Categories | Examples | Functions |
Oilfield | Oil recovery
| In oil recovery, scleroglucan increases the viscosity, and hence the hydraulic pressure of sea water or brine used to extract oil.
In watered-out reservoirs where sea water pressure is no longer sufficient to recover the oil, scleroglucan improve the process significantly. |
Lubrication
| Scleroglucan lubricates the drill and controls the backpressures created during drilling. | |
Well drilling | Scleroglucan acts as an oil mud thickener and stabilizer, increases the viscosity of very thin oil muds, which cannot otherwise be drilled. |
* The above information is for reference only, the prospective user is responsible for determining whether the products are appropriate for your use, and for ensuring that your usage and workplace practice are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Hydroxyethyl cellulose, Vis-HE, Industrial Grade
Ethylcellulose (HEC) is a white or light yellow, odorless, non-toxic fibrous or powdery solid, prepared by etherification of basic cellulose and ethylene oxide (or chloroethanol) Ionic soluble cellulose ethers.
Cellulose Gum, Vis-CT, Industrial Grade
Cellulose Gum (Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose) is a high purity, fine cellulose ether. It is widely used in food products and performs as multifunctional additive such as thickener, stabilizer, blinder, water retention agent and film formation agent.