Hercules Introduces New Culminal Product Line For Construction

Culminal S Cellulose Ethers – Superior Performance

Wilmington, DE - Hercules Incorporated announced that the Aqualon business unit is introducing Culminal S cellulose ethers as a result of technological developments based on unique methylcellulose chemistry. This chemistry offers new superior performance to the construction market. Compared to other cellulose ethers, the Culminal S line of products offer:

• Faster cement setting due to extremely low retardation effect;
  
• Improved strength development;
  
• Smooth dispersion in gypsum machine plaster reducing lumps and improving workability; and
  
• High mortar stability giving constant properties over the entire working life.

Culminal S cellulose ethers for various grades of tile cement and gypsum machine plaster are available now, or will be commercialized by the end of the year. New Culminal S products tailored to specific end uses and customer requirements are planned as additions to this product line.

SOURCE: Aqualon