COLLOIDAL MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE-A UNIQUE SUSPENDING AGENT AND STABILIZER FOR WATERBORNE COATINGS

摘要

Colloidal microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) has been used widely in the food and pharmaceutical industries to suspend dense particles, prevent phase separation and stabilize emulsions. This study demonstrates that colloidal MCC has the same functionalities in waterborne coatings. It significantly improves the in-can shelf stability of waterborne coatings without negatively impacting the application properties.