The coronavirus lockdown persists in presenting significant challenges. Also, a central focus is increasing the production of Hand-sanitiser, a key to the UK’s national response to the Covid-19 crisis.
Recently, we have been receiving reports of difficulty with the supply of suitable gel thickening agents, typically Carbopol. However, methylcellulose may offer an alternative.
One of our long-standing partners, John Ryland, is a Director at process engineering specialist Ryland Research,
John contacted Greaves to tell us about the work his company has done in the manufacture of gelled alcohol fuel. This is very similar to hand cleaner in composition. Furthermore, the primary thickener used was methylcellulose, a common ingredient in food production.
"We have the know-how to set up gelled alcohol manufacturing plants using methylcellulose. As a result, we would be happy to
support any company wishing to explore these options for the manufactureof hand sanitisers or similar.”John Ryland, Owner, Ryland Research
In addition, Ryland Research has proved to be an invaluable partner over many years to Greaves and our customers. Consequently, we would urge anyone who is interested in options for alternative base thickeners for their hand sanitiser project to seek their help:-
Since the early days of the pandemic back in mid-March, hand sanitiser has been on the radar for many manufacturers and the Greaves team has already helped several customers switch their capacity away from traditional high viscosity products to the manufacture of this greatly needed item.
We continue to work flat-out helping customers.
If you are looking for technical mixing advice for your production project, please contact us here
COVID-19 Update – Methylcellulose base for Hand Sanitiser
The coronavirus lockdown persists in presenting significant challenges. Also, a central focus is increasing the production of Hand-sanitiser, a key to the UK’s national response to the Covid-19 crisis.
Recently, we have been receiving reports of difficulty with the supply of suitable gel thickening agents, typically Carbopol. However, methylcellulose may offer an alternative.
One of our long-standing partners, John Ryland, is a Director at process engineering specialist Ryland Research,
John contacted Greaves to tell us about the work his company has done in the manufacture of gelled alcohol fuel. This is very similar to hand cleaner in composition. Furthermore, the primary thickener used was methylcellulose, a common ingredient in food production.
In addition, Ryland Research has proved to be an invaluable partner over many years to Greaves and our customers. Consequently, we would urge anyone who is interested in options for alternative base thickeners for their hand sanitiser project to seek their help:-
Website: https://rylandresearch.com
Call: +44 (0) 1420 732237
Email: info@rylandresearch.co.uk
Focusing on the positives
Since the early days of the pandemic back in mid-March, hand sanitiser has been on the radar for many manufacturers and the Greaves team has already helped several customers switch their capacity away from traditional high viscosity products to the manufacture of this greatly needed item.
We continue to work flat-out helping customers.
If you are looking for technical mixing advice for your production project, please contact us here