Starch Ethers

Enhancing Construction Materials with Ethal MC Starch Ethers

Ethal MC starch ethers are specifically developed to modify the rheology and improve the workability of construction materials. These high-performance additives are engineered to enhance application properties and deliver a superior surface finish, making them an essential component for a variety of building applications.

Key Properties and Benefits of Ethal MC Starch Ethers

  • Properties: Ethal MC starch ethers effectively alter the flow characteristics of mortar and concrete mixtures, increasing their plasticity and stability.
  • Benefits: Enhanced rheology leads to better handling and ease of application, reducing the effort required during mixing and application processes. This modification helps in achieving a more cohesive and stable mixture, preventing segregation and bleed, thus ensuring uniform consistency throughout the application.
  • Properties: These starch ethers facilitate smoother spreading and leveling of mortars and plasters, significantly improving their workability.
  • Benefits: Improved workability allows for easier and more efficient application, especially in plastering and rendering jobs. Workers can apply the material more uniformly, reducing sags and eliminating voids, which contributes to an aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound finish.
  • Properties: By modifying the interaction between the mix components and the substrate, Ethal MC starch ethers help achieve a smoother surface finish.
  • Benefits: The enhanced surface finish not only improves the visual appeal of walls and floors but also provides a more suitable base for subsequent treatments like painting or tiling, thereby enhancing the overall quality of construction projects.
  • Properties: Ethal MC starch ethers can extend the open time of mortar and adhesive formulations, allowing for longer working times after mixing.
  • Benefits: Extended open time is particularly advantageous in complex or large-scale applications, giving workers more time to manipulate and perfect the material before it sets, which is critical in achieving optimal finishes.
  • Properties: The addition of starch ethers minimizes the risk of shrinkage and cracking as the mortar dries and cures.
  • Benefits: This property is crucial for maintaining the integrity and longevity of the structure. Reducing shrinkage and cracking helps avoid future repair costs and extends the life of the building element.

Applications of Ethal MC Starch Ethers

Tile Adhesives and Grouts

Ethal MC starch ethers are used in the formulation of tile adhesives and grouts to improve tensile strength and flexibility, ensuring durable bonding and ease of application.

Wall Plasters and Renders

Ideal for enhancing the workability and finish of plasters and renders applied in both interior and exterior settings. The starch ethers help achieve a smooth, crack-free finish that is resistant to environmental factors.

Self-Leveling Compounds

Used in self-leveling compounds to improve fluidity and leveling properties, making it easier to achieve a flat and smooth surface without manual intervention.

Decorative Finishes

Enhances the application of decorative finishes, providing better control over texture and patterns, which is essential for high-quality aesthetic results.

By incorporating Ethal MC starch ethers into your construction formulations, you achieve enhanced rheology, workability, and durability, leading to materials that not only meet the demands of modern construction techniques but also contribute to more sustainable and cost-effective building practices. This ensures your projects are aesthetically appealing, structurally sound, and capable of withstanding the test of time.

Benefit from our expanded technical support available at our three European lab centers of technical excellence to fine-tune your formulations using Ethal MC starch ethers.