Cellulose ethers are frequently used as viscosifiers, thickeners, binders, suspending agents and stabilizers in nearly all industrial fields, such as the industries of food, building, ceramics, oil, textile, detergents and cosmetics. Due to their versatility, the cellulose ethers are a constantly growing market world wide.

The group of cellulose ethers is mainly represented by:

• Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)
• Methylcellulose (MC)
• Hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC)
• Hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC)
• various mixed ethers based on the aforementioned types

All cellulose ethers are made by etherification of alkali-cellulose, which itself is obtained by processing cellulose with a solution of Caustic Soda. Etherification with Monochloroacetic Acid will then give Carboxymethylcellulose, Methylchloride will give Methylcellulose, and so on. As Cellulose is the basic and most important raw material for the process, our customers do of course profit very much from our deep knowledge of processing Linters to Chemical Pulp.

A long-standing experience enables Meissner to provide their customers with the newest and most efficient process technology in this field. For each of the aforementioned cellulose ethers, we can offer a reliable, tailor-made industrial process of high safety and optimum economy.

It goes without saying that we are constantly working on further improvements using our own pilot plant and world wide at-site experience.