Unlock advanced ceramic extrusion with cutting-edge polymer technology

IFF’s Industrial Solutions is an important partner to the ceramics industry – providing an established portfolio of polymers, like METHOCEL™ and POLYOX™, to support with the development and manufacture of world-class ceramic products.

Our unique polymer offering delivers an extensive range of functional properties in ceramics, including binding, stabilizing and lubricating functions. This makes METHOCEL™ and POLYOX™ ideal for advanced ceramic extrusion processes; where they can help to deliver on the promise of improved product performance and quality. For example, METHOCEL™ cellulose ethers and POLYOX™ water-soluble resins are ideal for extruded ceramics including advanced ceramic substrates and particulate filters because they can precisely control rheology in ceramic mixtures and enable a broad operating range.

We can also support additional ceramic applications – including glazes and tape casting. Contact one of our experts to discover the best polymer for your ceramic application.

METHOCEL™ Product

Ceramics

Features

Functional Benefits

Lubrication

Enables extrusion process

Reduces energy consumption

Improves equipment lifespan

Reduces wear on extrusion dies

Water retention

Homogeneous drying

Improves ceramic performance and quality

Thermal gelation

Enables a high-performance extrusion process while reducing the risk of thermal gelation

Prevents slump of parts upon heating/de-binding

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Product recommendations

Ceramics

Application

METHOCEL™

Usage level

Ram extrusion of ceramic pastes

METHOCEL™ A4M*
METHOCEL™ K4M

2.5 – 5.0 %

Screw extrusion of ceramic pastes

METHOCEL™ A4M*
METHOCEL™ E4M
METHOCEL™ F4M
METHOCEL™ F15M

2.5 – 5.0%
1.0 – 8.0%
1.0 – 8.0 %
1.0 – 8.0%

Titania based honeycomb with vanadium catalyst

POLYOX™ WSR-301

1.0 – 1.5%

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