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Cellulose
Cellulose is one of the most important biopolymers offered by nature. Cellulose obtained from cotton linters is a renewable raw material with a wide range of uses in industrial production. As Reform Plus Kimya, we specialize in the production of high quality cotton cellulose and offer products at global standards.
Production Process
Our cellulose production is characterized by modern technologies and environmentally friendly approaches. Our production line obtains high quality cellulose through physical and chemical purification of raw materials:
- Physical Cleaning: Cotton linters are purified from impurities by mechanical cleaning and filtration processes.
- Chemical Processing: With caustic soda, sodium hypochlorite and other reagents, raw cellulose is processed to a high level of purity.
- Drying and Packaging: The processed cellulose is packed in bales or rolls in different sizes and formats.
These processes ensure that the cellulose meets the highest standards in terms of purity, safety and durability.
Advantages of Cellulose
- Versatile Use: Cellulose can be used in many industries such as textiles, food, pharmaceuticals, construction and energy.
- Environmentally Friendly: Derived from renewable resources, cellulose is biodegradable and complies with the principles of sustainable production.
- High Safety Standards: Our products guarantee safety with high ignition temperatures and low chemical reactivity.
Areas of Use
Cellulose is used as an essential ingredient in a wide range of industries:
- Food Industry: As a thickener in sauces, ice creams and soups.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Binder, stabilizer for tablets and capsules.
- Paper Industry: Production of high quality paper such as banknotes, passports.
- Cosmetics: As emulsion stabilizer in creams and lotions.
- Energy Sector: Production of renewable energy sources.
Certificates and Quality Assurance
Our ISO 9001:2015 certification certifies that our production processes comply with international quality standards and our commitment to customer satisfaction.
Environmental Responsibility
As Reform Plus Kimya, we use innovative technologies to minimize our environmental impact and offer effective solutions in waste management. Our own water treatment plants and energy efficiency projects support a sustainable production model.
HPMC
HEC
PAC
MCC
CMC
HPMC
HPMC (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose) is a cellulose derived polymer with versatile uses. Available in white or light colored powder form, this component stands out with its excellent thickening, stabilizing, film-forming and binding properties. As Reform Plus Kimya, we produce our HPMC products with modern technologies at high purity and quality standards.
Technical Specifications
Our HPMC products are produced in different viscosity grades, so they can be used in a wide range of applications:
- Methoxy Groups %19-31
- Hydroxypropyl Groups: %4-12
- Viscosity Range:
- Low viscosity: 5,000-35,000 MPa.s
- Medium viscosity: 35,000-80,000 MPa.s
- High viscosity: 85,000-200,000 MPa.s
- pH: 4-8
- Gelling Temperature: 65-90°C
- Water Retention Rate: 65-95
- Ash Rate (Maximum): 5.0
Advantages of HPMC
Excellent Water Retention: Prevents cracking of mortars used in the construction industry and increases strength after curing.
- Versatile Use: Can be used in a wide range of industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, construction and cosmetics.
- Film Formation: HPMC is an ideal solution for coating pharmaceutical products.
- Environmentally Friendly: Biodegradable and non-toxic.
Areas of Use
HPMC is used as a critical component in various industries due to its unique properties:
- Construction Industry
- Mortars and Plasters: As a water retainer and slowing agent, it provides easy pumping of mortars.
- Adhesives: For bonding tiles, marble and decorative plastics.
- Dry Mixes: Use as spreadability enhancer.
- Food Industry
- As stabilizer, thickener and emulsifier in food products.
- In products such as ice cream, sauces and soups.
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Tablets and Capsules: As binder and coating material.
- Slow Release Drugs: Provides controlled release thanks to its polymer structure.
- Cosmetics and Personal Care
- As thickener and film former in creams, lotions and masks.
- Paint and Ink Industry
- As stabilizer and thickener in paints and inks.
- Ceramic Industry
- As a binder for ceramic products.
Production Process
Our HPMC production is based on modern technology and high quality control standards:
- Cellulose Preparation: High purity cellulose is pretreated for chemical reactions.
- Chemical Modification: Methoxy and hydroxypropyl groups improve the properties of cellulose.
- Drying and Grinding: The final product is processed to a homogeneous and stable structure and supplied in powder form.
Quality and Certificates
Our HPMC products are manufactured in accordance with international quality standards. Our ISO 9001:2015 quality management certificate guarantees the reliability and excellence of our products.
Environmental Responsibility
As Reform Plus Kimya, we aim to reduce our carbon footprint by using environmentally friendly technologies in our HPMC production. We realize sustainable production processes with waste management and energy efficiency practices.
HEC
HEC (Hydroxyethyl Cellulose) is a cellulose derived polymer and is used as a multipurpose additive in various industries. This product, which is completely soluble in water and has excellent thickener, stabilizer, binder and film-forming properties, is produced in Reform Plus Kimya’s modern production facilities at the highest quality standards.
Technical Specifications
- Physical Form: White powder or granules
- pH Value: 6-8 (1% aqueous solution)
- Viscosity Range:
- Low Viscosity: 300-2,000 mPa.s
- Medium Viscosity: 2,000-10,000 mPa.s
- High Viscosity: 10,000-50,000 mPa.s
- Moisture Content (Maximum): 6
- Solubility: Completely soluble in water, resistant to organic solvents.
- Gelling Temperature: None (Non-thermal stability)
Advantages of HEC
- Excellent Solubility: HEC dissolves easily in cold or hot water to form a homogeneous solution.
- Versatile Use: Can be produced in various viscosity grades suitable for different industrial and commercial applications.
- Chemical Stability: Maintains a stable structure over a wide pH range.
- Thickener and Stabilizer: Provides and stabilizes the homogeneous structure of the product in various formulations.
Areas of Use
HEC has a wide range of applications thanks to its versatile properties:
- Oil and Gas Industry
- Drilling Fluids: As thickener and rheology regulator in drilling fluids.
- Cementing: As a water loss inhibitor in cementing fluids.
- Construction Industry
- As water retainer and thickener in mortars and plasters.
- As a spreadability and durability enhancer in concrete admixtures.
- Paint and Coating Industry
- As thickener and stabilizer in paints and coatings.
- Provides homogeneous distribution of color pigments.
- Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
- As thickener and stabilizer in shampoos, conditioners and gels.
- As a moisturizing and emollient additive in skin care products.
- Paper Industry
- As a binder and water retainer in paper coating and surface treatments.
- Ceramic Industry
- As a thickener in ceramic glazes and adhesives.
- Chemical Industry
- As stabilizer and thickener in emulsion polymerization.
Production Process
Our HEC production is based on controlled chemical modification of raw cellulose:
- Raw Material Preparation: Cellulose is purified physically and chemically.
- Etherification Process: The chemical structure of cellulose is improved with hydroxyethyl groups.
- Drying and Grinding: The final product is processed to different viscosity grades and presented in powder form.
Quality and Certificates
Our HEC products are manufactured in accordance with international quality standards. Reform Plus Kimya’s ISO 9001:2015 certification is an indication of the high quality control standards in our production processes.
Environmental Responsibility
Our environmentally friendly production policies are also at the forefront of our HEC production. We offer sustainable production processes by utilizing renewable resources, increasing energy efficiency and improving waste management practices.
PAC
PAC (Polyanionic Cellulose) is a water-soluble, high performance and versatile cellulose derivative. Used as an indispensable component in drilling fluids in the oil and gas industry, PAC also has a wide range of applications in other industries. As Reform Plus Kimya, we produce our PAC products at the highest quality standards and offer them to our customers around the world.
Technical Specifications
- Physical Form: White or light colored powder
- Solubility Completely soluble in water
- pH Value: 6-8 (1% aqueous solution)
- Viscosity Range:
- Low Viscosity: 300-1,500 mPa.s
- Medium Viscosity: 1,500-5,000 mPa.s
- High Viscosity: 5,000-15,000 mPa.s
- Moisture Content (Maximum): 10%
- Stability Stable over a wide pH range
Advantages of PAC
- Thickener and Stabilizer: Provides a homogeneous structure in formulations and increases stability.
- Fluid Loss Prevention: Minimizes filtration losses in drilling fluids.
- Environmentally Friendly: Non-toxic and biodegradable.
- Versatile Use: It can be used in the oil and gas industry as well as in the food, paper and textile industries.
Areas of Use
Thanks to its unique properties, PAC is used as a critical component in many industries:
- Oil and Gas Industry
- Drilling Fluids: Provides filtration control and regulates rheological properties in drilling fluids.
- Cementing It is used as a water loss inhibitor in cement works.
- Food Industry
- As thickener and stabilizer in sauces, soups and other liquid products.
- As emulsifier and binder in food products.
- Paper Industry
- Used as a thickener in paper coatings.
- As a stabilizer in filter papers.
- Chemical and Cosmetics Industry
- As a stabilizer in emulsion polymerization.
- As a homogeneous structuring agent in creams, lotions and gels.
- Construction Industry
- As thickener and stabilizer in mortars and plasters.
- As an additive to increase water retention capacity.
Production Process
Our PAC production is carried out in accordance with innovative technologies and high quality standards:
- Raw Material Preparation: Cellulose is subjected to physical and chemical treatments to increase its purity level.
- Chemical Modification: The polyanionic structure is created by special etherification techniques.
- Drying and Grinding: The product is prepared in different viscosity grades by bringing it to its final form.
Quality and Certificates
Reform Plus Kimya aims for the highest quality standards in PAC production. Our ISO 9001:2015 quality management system enables us to provide our customers with reliable and superior quality products.
Environmental Responsibility
We prioritize renewable resources and energy efficiency projects in our PAC production processes to reduce our environmental impact. Our waste management practices and sustainability policies make our production processes environmentally friendly.
MCC
MCC (Microcrystalline Cellulose) is a purified and crystallized derivative of cellulose. Used in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and other industries, this versatile ingredient stands out with its superior binder, emulsion stabilizer and filler properties. As Reform Plus Kimya, we produce our MCC products with superior purity and quality standards.
Technical Specifications
- Physical Form: White, odorless, tasteless powder
- Crystal Structure: High purity microcrystalline structure
- Solubility: Insoluble in water, resistant to organic solvents
- pH Range: 5.0-7.5
- Moisture Content (Maximum): 5%
- Density: 0.20-0.50 g/cm³
Advantages of MCC
- Excellent Binder: Provides ideal binding properties in tablet and capsule formulations.
- Emulsion Stabilizer: Provides homogeneous structure in liquid and semi-solid products.
- Filler: It is a low density, high performance filler in food and pharmaceutical products.
- Versatile Use: Ideal for food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and industrial applications.
- Natural and Safe: MCC is derived from natural resources and is non-toxic.
Areas of Use
MCC is widely used in many industries thanks to its versatile properties:
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Tablet Production: As filler and binder for binding and homogeneity of tablets.
- Capsules: For fixation and stabilization of the content.
- Food Industry
- As thickener and stabilizer.
- Dietary Fibers: To support digestion and for use in low-calorie food products.
- Emulsifier and thickener for creams, sauces and ice creams.
- Cosmetics Industry
- Creams and Lotions: To provide stability and consistency in skin care products.
- Makeup Products: As a filler for compact and durable structures.
- Industrial Applications
- As stabilizer and filler in ceramics, paints and coatings.
- In emulsion polymerization processes.
Production Process
Our MCC production is based on high purity processing of natural cellulose:
- Raw Material Preparation: Cellulose is subjected to physical and chemical purification processes.
- Crystallization: The crystal structure of cellulose is optimized to create a microcrystalline form.
- Drying and Grinding: The final product is prepared to have a homogeneous structure.
Quality and Certificates
Reform Plus Kimya’s MCC products comply with international quality standards. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification guarantees that our production processes are of high quality and reliability standards.
Environmental Responsibility
We prioritize environmental sustainability in our MCC production processes. We aim to reduce our carbon footprint with our energy efficiency projects, waste management practices and environmentally friendly production techniques.
CMC
CMC (Carboxymethyl Cellulose) is a cellulose-derived polymer known for its superior thickener, binder, emulsifier and stabilizer properties in water-based solutions. As Reform Plus Kimya, we produce ideal solutions for many industries by offering our CMC products at high quality standards and various viscosity levels.
Technical Specifications
- Physical Form: White or light colored powder
- Solubility Completely soluble in water
- pH Value: 6.0-8.5 (1% aqueous solution)
- Viscosity Range:
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- Low Viscosity: 200-1,000 mPa.s
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- Medium Viscosity: 1,000-5,000 mPa.s
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- High Viscosity: 5,000-20,000 mPa.s
- Moisture Content (Maximum): 10%
- Sodium Content: 6-8
Advantages of CMC
- Thickener: Provides a homogeneous consistency in liquid and semi-solid formulations.
- Emulsion Stabilizer: Increases the stability of products and prolongs their shelf life.
- Fluid Loss Prevention: It is an effective solution especially in drilling fluids by minimizing filtration loss.
- Versatile Use: Offers a wide range of applications in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, ceramics and chemical industries.
- Natural and Safe: Produced from renewable resources and non-toxic.
Areas of Use
CMC is used as a critical component in many industries thanks to its unique properties:- Oil and Gas Industry
- Drilling Fluids: As filtration control and rheology regulator.
- Cementing: Prevents fluid loss as a cement additive.
- Food Industry
- Thickener and Stabilizer: Sauces, ice creams, soups and ready meals.
- Emulsions: Provides a homogeneous structure in oil-water mixtures.
- Cosmetics and Personal Care
- As thickener and stabilizer in shampoos, lotions and creams.
- As a binder in masks and exfoliating products.
- Ceramic Industry
- As a structural strength enhancer in ceramic plasters and coatings.
- Paper Industry
- As a water retainer and binder in paper coating and surface treatments.
- Chemical Industry
- As stabilizer and thickener in emulsion polymerization.
Production Process
Our CMC production is carried out in accordance with advanced technology and quality standards:- Raw Material Preparation: Cellulose is subjected to physical and chemical purification processes.
- Chemical Modification: Carboxymethyl groups improve the properties of cellulose.
- Drying and Grinding: The final product is prepared by processing to different viscosity grades.