Ashland Ceramics

Specific binders are used for the different manufacturing processes, and several variants are required to determine the ideal additive. 

Ashland’s ceramics additives ensure uniform, controlled drying and prevent cracks and blisters. 

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natrosol™ HEC

• Useful in various ceramic shaping processes
• Low molecular weight HEC is used in ceramic slips for pressing, slip- and tape casting
• Higher molecular weight HEC is used in ceramic extrusion processes where it supports extrusion at higher temperatures

blanose™ CMC

• Low molecular weight CMC is widely used for pressing applications 
• Incorporated as a binder during the spray drying process of the ceramic slip or during granulation step
• Used as slip- or tape casting applications
• Higher molecular weight and fine particle sized products in pressing and ceramic extrusion
• Due to high purity, CMC can even be used in sodium sensitive applications

culminal™ and benecel™

• Methyl cellulose derivatives are widely used in advanced ceramics 
• Formulations can be optimized by picking the right binder or binder combination to:
  • Achieve the correct plasticity of the ceramic mass
  • Control the required water demand
  • Influence extrusion pressure and extrudability
  • Shift extrusion temperature window to higher values
  • Support the controlled drying process
  • Burn out almost residue-free during the firing process due to the use of high purity natural organic raw materials 

About Ashland

Ashland is a leader in specialty chemicals with years of experience in developing innovative solutions globally audience. With an impressive team of technical specialists, they offer a broad range of ceramics additives for your formulation needs.