Welcome to CELLQ®, a premier cellulose ether solution brought to you by HSH Chemie. Designed and produced in Poland, our CELLQ® brand offers a comprehensive range of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) and methylcellulose powder products, tailored to meet the specific and diverse needs of the building and construction industry. Our innovative formulations deliver exceptional performance as thickeners, providing versatility and efficiency in various applications.
The CELLQ® product range, crafted from premium cellulose ethers derived from cotton, offers exceptional solutions for various industrial needs. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), a key component, is meticulously modified with functional additives to deliver optimal performance as thickeners.
Designed primarily for dry mortars based on mineral binders such as cement and gypsum, CELLQ® cellulose ether products exhibit delayed solubility in certain grades, making them ideal for ready-to-use products such as paints, plasters, and primers. With a comprehensive viscosity range, CELLQ® thickeners (methylcellulose powder) caters to diverse requirements, depending on the molar mass (chain length) of the polymer and the degree of etherification.
The unique thickening effect of CELLQ® cellulose ether products is achieved through careful modification and the inclusion of functional additives. These modifications enable the thickeners to effectively reduce sagging, extend open time, eliminate the orange peel effect, shift the flow limit, and/or impart other unique properties to mortars.
Explore the versatility and efficiency of CELLQ® cellulose ether solutions, engineered to meet the highest standards and provide superior performance across a wide range of applications. The main applications are ETICS insulation systems, CTA adhesives for tiles, cement and gypsum machine plasters, putties, masonry and thin layer mortars.
One of the primary applications of CELLQ® thickeners is in thermal insulation systems. The optimal products for gluing polystyrene boards are within the CELLQ® 45xx range, featuring a viscosity of 45,000 mPa*s. The use of long-chain hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) ensures high water retention even at low dosages, providing sufficient amounts of water for proper cement hydration. Numerous independent tests, certificates, and approvals are available upon request.
CELLQ® thickeners (methylcellulose powder), specifically designed for machine plasters, offer optimal parameters to ensure high water retention in the mortar. This contributes to optimal cement hydration, reducing potential cracks during drying. A high shift in the flow point (yield point) enables the plaster to behave consistently on both vertical (walls) and horizontal (ceilings) surfaces, adhering well to the applied surface. The CELLQ® formulation prevents the mortar from sticking to tools, facilitating the quick and effective creation of smooth surfaces. The unique CELLQ® composition also stabilizes gas bubbles in the mortar, ensuring ease of pumpability without blocking hoses and nozzles, and reducing micro cracks.
CELLQ® thickeners and HPMC are suitable for various adhesive types, including adhesives in classes C1 (normal), C2 (improved), and gel adhesives. They ensure compliance with F (fast setting), E (extended open time), and T (reduced slip) standards. Depending on the degree of modification, CELLQ® thickeners (methylcellulose powder) can effectively compact the mortar, eliminating vertical slip even for large-format tiles. Some grades provide reduced retardation on cement hydration to meet the requirements for the water immersion test. The cohesion of the mortar is improved to meet the requirements for the heat aging test, while also offering above-average application properties, meeting the standards for C2TE or even C2TES1 and S2 adhesives, depending on the RDP used.
At HSH Chemie, our CELLQ® cellulose ether and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) products are meticulously formulated at our Innovation Center in the Wielkopolska Center of Advanced Technology in Poznan, Poland. Here, we provide our customers with full technical support, according to EU standards. CELLQ® cellulose ether and thickeners are derived from high-quality cotton and are specifically modified with functional additives to achieve desired properties, catering to the entire viscosity range.
By choosing CELLQ® thickeners, you're investing in high-performance cellulose ether solutions that enhance your building and construction projects, offering reliability, efficiency, and expert support.
Explore our latest CELLQ® product catalogue, showcasing a wide range of cellulose ethers (methylcellulose powder), thickeners, and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) designed for the building and construction industry.
For detailed technical information and support, please contact your local representative.
The CELLQ® cellulose ether product range, developed and produced by HSH Chemie in Poland, covers a broad viscosity and application spectrum. These high-quality products are widely supplied to many European customers. Please see the short list below and contact your local representative for detailed technical information and support.
Name | Average Viscosity | Application | Performance |
CELLQ® 1202 | 55.000 | ETICS, Mortars | High water capacity and water retention, excellent open time without delay of cement hydration |
CELLQ® 1212 | 55.000 | ETICS, Mortars, CTA | Non-modified rheology profile, universal high viscosity grade, improved water retention parameter, reduced retardation of cement hydration, hardly modified |
CELLQ® 1406 | 50.000 | Gypsum Machine Plaster | Invented for gypsum application, very high water retention, long open time, reduced lump creation |
CELLQ® 4002 | 47.000 | CTA, ETICS | Universal grade for tile adhesive C1 and C2, might be used for ETICS and other cement mortars |
CELLQ® 45 | 45.000 | ETICS, CTA | Overall excellent performance, high water retention, high thixotropic profile, slight delay of cement hydration |
CELLQ® 45020 | 45.000 | ETICS, CTA | Improved version of CELLQ® 45 due to water retention, less retardation on cement hydration |
CELLQ® 55101 | 50.000 | Gypsum Machine Plaster | Putties, mortars universal, high viscosity grade for multiple application such as plasters, putties, ETICS, and mortars. High water retention, with delay plaster of cement hydration for long open time, but overall good performance |
CELLQ® 73020 | 40.000 | CTA, ETICS | Improved adhesion strength, especially after water immersion, improved thickening efficiency, reduced capillary absorption |
CELLQ® 3050 | 30.000 | CTA, ETICS | CTA C2 & C1, useful for ETICS, reduced sag, reduced stickiness to the tool |
CELLQ® 35020 | 30.000 | CTA, ETICS | Improved version of CELLQ® 3050 due to water retention, less retardation on cement hydration |
CELLQ® 3027 | 25.000 | CTA, Plasters, TLM, ETICS | Universal, multipurpose, highly reduced stickness to the tools, improved sag resistance, slight delay of cement hydration |
CELLQ® 3004 | 25.000 | Plasters, TLM, CTA | Dedicated for thin layer mortar, masonry mortar, standard and special type of plasters, reduced stickness to the tools, long open time |
CELLQ® 23020 | 25.000 | CTA, ETICS | Improved adhesion strength, especially after water immersion, improved thickening efficiency, reduced capillary absorption |
CELLQ® 32027 | 20.000 | CTA, Plasters, TLM, ETICS | Universal, multipurpose, highly reduced stickness to the tools, improved sag resistance, slightly delayed of cement hydration, improved water retention |
CELLQ® 1002 | 15.000 | Machine Plasters | Outstanding stabilisation of very homogenous air voids, very high yield point, reduced stickiness to the tool, reduced cracking of plaster, high water capacity |
CELLQ® 6030 | 12.000 | CTA PREMIUM | Highly modified, for CTA C2TE class, long open time, reduced sag, improved cohesion strength of the mortar |
CELLQ® 63020 | 12.000 | CTA PREMIUM | Highly modified, for CTA C2TE class, long open time, reduced sag, improved cohesion strength of the mortar, LRCH |
CELLQ® 6001 | 10.000 | Cement Grouts, | Low viscosity with overall excellent performance, reduced retardation of the cement hydration |
CELLQ® 300 | 300 | Flooring, SLU | Universal grade for underlayments |
| CELLQ® 40070 | 37.000 | Mortars, Plasters, ETICS, C1 Economy | Medium viscosity grade with very high water retention capability, dedicated for any type of price sensitive application, with good thixotropic index and sag resistance |
| CELLQ® 60305 | 12.000 | CTA C1 and C2, Plasters, Putties | Low viscosity grade dedicated for application with very fine filler, e.g. where silica sand is limited. Special type of modification increase open time and dispersability of fine fillers to enhance creamy consistency, provides long open time with excellent workability |
| CELLQ® 10102 | 10.000 | CTA C1 and C2, especially “S”, Plasters, Putties | Low viscosity grade with low delay on cement hydration, high sag resistance, reduced stickiness, long open time and very light, creamy consistency |
| CELLQ® 11024 | 7.000 | CTA C2, S1 and S2, Plasters, Putties | Very low viscosity grade with extra reduced delay on cement hydration, provides high sag resistance creamy consistency and long open time |
| CELLQ® 45700 | 50.000 | ETICS, CTA | Improved version of CELLQ® 45020 with even less retardation on cement hydration |
| CELLQ® 40k | 40.000 | CTA, Mortars, ETICS | Non-modified rheology profile, universal high viscosity grade, improved water retention parameter, reduced retardation of cement hydration, hardly modified |
| CELLQ® 8381 | 38.000 | Plasters, Mortars | Economical thickener for cement plasters hand and machine, useful for any mortars, CTA and ETICS included, high water retention, high yeld point |
| CELLQ® 27030 | 30.000 | CTA, Plasters | CTA C2 & C1, useful for ETICS, high thixotropic profile, reduced sag, reduced stickiness to the tool, long open time |
| CELLQ® 30710 | 30.000 | Gypsum Plaster, Putties, CTA | High quality plaster and putties, long open time, creamy consistency dedicated for both gypsum and cement |
| CELLQ® 30k | 30.000 | CTA, Mortars, ETICS | Non-modified rheology profile, universal high viscosity grade. Improved water retention parameter, reduced retardation of cement hydration, hardly modified |
| CELLQ®20k | 20.000 | CTA, Mortars, ETICS | Non-modified rheology profile, universal high viscosity grade, improved water retention parameter, reduced retardation of cement hydration, hardly modified |
| CELLQ® 10020 | 10.000 | CTA PREMIUM | Highly modified, for CTA C2TES class, long open time, reduced sag, improved cohesion strength of the mortar, reduced retardation of the cement hydration |
| CELLQ® 6002 | 6.000 | Cement Grouts, | Low viscosity with overall excelent performance, reduced retardation of the cement hydration |
Name | Viscosity | Application | Performance |
CELLQ® P25S | 25.000 | Paints | Delayed solubility to avoid any creation of lumps, stable in wide range of ph, universal |
CELLQ® P50S | 50.000 | Plasters, Primers | High viscosity economic grade to all types of ready to use products such as paints, plasters, putties and so on, delayed solubility |
CELLQ® CMS | 10.000 | Paints, Plasters | Low viscosity thickener based on cmc, dedicated for high ph system such as silicates paints and plasters |
CELLQ® CMC | 10.000 (5%) | Paints, Putties | Low viscoisty thickener based on cmc, dedicated for economic paints and putties |
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