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Technical Data Sheets

Find the Technical Information You Need

Browse MICHEM technical data sheets by product category, grade or application.

Each document provides essential information about the product’s characteristics, intended uses and relevant technical properties. Use these documents to identify potential products before requesting a sample or beginning formulation trials.

A technical data sheet is an important reference, but final product selection should always consider the complete formulation, local raw materials and actual application conditions.

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Grade selection starts from the intended formulation

Product Family

Cellulose Ethers

MICHEM supplies cellulose ethers for dry-mix mortar, coatings, daily chemicals and other industrial applications.

Different grades influence water retention, thickening, workability, open time, sag resistance, dissolution and application consistency.

Product selection should be based on the intended formulation rather than viscosity alone.

Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose — HPMC

HPMC is widely used in cement- and gypsum-based formulations to provide water retention, thickening and workability.

Available technical data sheets include:

MH04K

A lower-viscosity HPMC grade developed for applications such as self-leveling compounds where flow and controlled consistency are important.

MH75K

An HPMC grade for dry-mix mortar applications requiring a balance of water retention, thickening and workability.

MH100K

Suitable for applications such as wall putty, renders, plasters, gypsum materials, repair mortars and tile adhesives.

MH200K

A higher-viscosity HPMC grade for formulations requiring stronger thickening, water retention and sag-resistance performance.

MH200D

An HPMC grade developed for daily chemical applications where thickening and formulation consistency are required.

View HPMC Technical Data Sheets

Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose — HEMC

HEMC provides water retention, thickening, workability and sag resistance in a range of cement- and gypsum-based materials.

Available grade documents include:

EM20K EM30K EM40K EM60K EM80K

The appropriate grade depends on the required viscosity range, formulation structure, application method and environmental conditions.

Typical applications include wall putty, renders, plasters, gypsum products, repair mortars and tile adhesives.

View HEMC Technical Data Sheets

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose — HEC

HEC is used as a water-soluble thickener and rheology modifier in coatings, construction materials and other industrial systems.

Technical documents provide information about grade characteristics, thickening behavior and recommended application areas.

View HEC Technical Data Sheets

Carboxymethyl Cellulose — CMC

CMC can provide thickening, water retention, suspension and formulation stability in selected construction and industrial applications.

Review the relevant technical document and confirm suitability according to the complete formulation.

View CMC Technical Data Sheets

Polymer-Modified Mortar

Redispersible Polymer Powders

Redispersible polymer powder improves the polymer-modified performance of dry-mix mortar.

Different grades may influence adhesion, cohesion, flexibility, workability, water resistance, thixotropy and durability.

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Different RDP grades support different finished-system requirements

Available RDP Grades

5002T Thixotropic Grade

Developed for formulations requiring improved thixotropic behavior, stability and application control.

5010R Multipurpose Grade

A general-purpose polymer powder for a broad range of dry-mix mortar applications.

5011L Self-Leveling Grade

Designed for self-leveling formulations where flow, cohesion and surface performance must be balanced.

5030N Flexible Grade

Suitable for applications requiring improved flexibility, adhesion and deformation resistance.

5034H Hydrophobic Grade

Developed for formulations requiring reduced water absorption and improved water-resistant performance.

6118E Flexible Tile Adhesive Grade

A flexible polymer powder suitable for high-performance tile adhesive formulations, including systems requiring improved adhesion and extended open time.

Additional MICHEM RDP documents include grades such as:

6001 6011 6021 MH6041

The correct grade should be selected according to the binder system, intended application and required performance level.

View RDP Technical Data Sheets

Cementitious Systems

Concrete Admixtures

MICHEM supplies water-reducing and dispersing agents for concrete, dry-mix mortar and related cement-based systems.

Performance can vary according to cement type, mineral additions, aggregate characteristics, dosage and mixing conditions. Technical data should therefore be combined with compatibility testing.

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Admixture data should be read with the cement and mixing conditions

Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer — PCE

PCE is available in flake and powder forms for different production and formulation requirements.

Technical documents provide information about product form, relevant physical characteristics and intended application areas.

PCE products can support formulation objectives such as:

  • Water reduction
  • Improved flow
  • Better dispersion
  • Workability control
  • Improved strength potential through lower water demand

Sulfonated Melamine Formaldehyde — SMF

SMF is a high-range water-reducing and dispersing agent used in selected cementitious applications.

Review the technical data sheet to understand its relevant characteristics and recommended use.

View SMF Technical Data Sheet

Sulfonated Naphthalene Formaldehyde — SNF

SNF is used to improve dispersion, reduce water demand and support workability in concrete and mortar formulations.

Performance should be confirmed with the customer’s cement and complete additive system.

View SNF Technical Data Sheet

Reinforcement

Fibers

MICHEM supplies fibers for crack control, reinforcement, dimensional stability, toughness and durability in mortar and concrete.

Fiber selection depends on the required function, dimensions, dosage, mixing process and finished-product performance.

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Fiber choice follows the required function in mortar or concrete
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Polypropylene Fibers

Available fiber types include polypropylene monofilament, mesh and other forms for mortar and concrete applications.

They can help control plastic shrinkage cracking and improve the uniformity of reinforcement throughout the material.

View Polypropylene Fiber Data Sheets
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Engineering Fibers

Standard and high-strength synthetic engineering fibers are available for applications requiring improved toughness and reinforcement.

Technical documents provide relevant product-form and application information.

View Engineering Fiber Data Sheets
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Cellulose Fibers

Cellulose fibers can influence water management, workability, stability and crack control in selected dry-mix formulations.

View Cellulose Fiber Data Sheets
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Glass Fibers

MICHEM supplies alkali-free and alkali-resistant glass fibers for different reinforcement requirements.

The appropriate fiber should be selected according to the cementitious environment and application.

View Glass Fiber Data Sheets
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Steel Fibers

Steel fiber options include hooked-end and copper-coated types for concrete reinforcement applications.

Review the relevant technical document according to the required strength, toughness and crack-control performance.

View Steel Fiber Data Sheets

Formulation Adjustment

Functional Additives

Functional additives are often used at relatively low dosages but can significantly influence mortar, gypsum, concrete and coating performance.

Their effect should be evaluated within the complete formulation.

Hydroxypropyl Starch Ether — HPS

HPS can support thickening, workability, water retention, anti-sag performance and open-time control in dry-mix mortar.

It is commonly evaluated alongside cellulose ethers because the two materials may influence the rheology of the same formulation.

View HPS Technical Data Sheet

DP500 Powder Defoamer

DP500 is designed to reduce unwanted air in dry-mix mortar and related powder systems.

Controlling excessive air can help improve density, strength, flow, surface quality and bonding performance.

The appropriate dosage should be determined through formulation testing.

View DP500 Technical Data Sheet

SHP90 Silicone Hydrophobic Powder

SHP90 is used to improve hydrophobic performance and reduce water absorption in cement- and gypsum-based materials.

It can support improved resistance to moisture, efflorescence and weather exposure in suitable formulations.

View SHP90 Technical Data Sheet

Gypsum Retarder

Gypsum retarders are used to adjust setting behavior and provide a more suitable working time in gypsum-based formulations.

Performance depends on gypsum type, additive dosage and interaction with other formulation components.

View Gypsum Retarder Technical Data Sheet

Calcium Formate

Calcium formate is used in selected cementitious formulations to support setting and early-strength development, particularly under lower-temperature conditions.

Its effect should be confirmed according to the binder system and required working time.

View Calcium Formate Technical Data Sheet

Additional Functional Additives

Technical documents are also available for selected products such as:

  • Liquid defoamers
  • Additional hydrophobic agents
  • Iron oxide pigments
  • Other formulation-specific additives
Browse All Functional Additive Data Sheets

Reading Guide

How to Use a Technical Data Sheet

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01

Confirm the Intended Application

Begin by checking whether the product is recommended for your type of mortar, concrete, coating or industrial formulation.

02

Review the Relevant Properties

Focus on the characteristics that influence your application. A single value should not be used as the only basis for product selection.

03

Compare Functions, Not Only Numbers

Products with similar physical data may perform differently in water retention, workability, adhesion, flexibility, flow or application stability.

04

Test the Product in Your Formulation

Use your own binders, aggregates, fillers, additives, dosage and mixing process when conducting the final evaluation.

05

Review the Results with MICHEM

If the sample does not achieve the required performance, our technical team can help evaluate product selection, dosage and formulation compatibility.

Document Types

Technical Data Sheet or Batch Information?

Product grade

Technical data sheet

A technical data sheet describes the typical characteristics and intended use of a product grade. It is designed to support product understanding and initial selection.

Specific order

Batch-related quality information

Batch-related quality information applies to a specific production batch and is connected to the relevant order.

If your purchasing or quality team requires batch-specific information, certification details or other technical documentation, provide the exact product grade and project requirements when submitting the request.

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