EP4093712A1

EP4093712A1 - Preparation comprising a hydraulic binding agent and a cellulose ether

Info

Publication number: EP4093712A1
Application number: EP21701464.6A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Vanessa HAVENITH; Heiko NEBEL
Original assignee: SE Tylose GmbH and Co KG
Current assignee: SE Tylose GmbH and Co KG
Priority date: 2020-01-21
Filing date: 2021-01-20
Publication date: 2022-11-30
Also published as: EP3854762A1; US20230081285A1; WO2021148440A1; JP2023511351A

Abstract

The invention relates to a preparation comprising at least one hydraulic binder and at least one cellulose ether selected from methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropylcellulose (MHEHPC) and to the use thereof, in particular in building material systems.

Description

A preparation comprising a hydraulic binder and a

Cellulose ethers

The invention relates to a preparation comprising at least one hydraulic binder and at least one cellulose ether selected from methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropyl cellulose (MHEHPC) and its use, in particular in building materials containing hydraulic binders.

In the construction industry, cement-based adhesives, plasters, fillers and special adhesive and reinforcement fillers for thermal insulation composite systems are used to join or coat components. These are mixtures of one or more binders (e.g. cement, hydraulic lime), fillers (e.g. sand with different grain sizes) and other additives such as cellulose ethers, dispersion powder, starch, starch derivatives such as starch ethers, and air-entraining agents. These building materials are called factory dry mortars because they are produced in the factory and only need to be mixed with water for processing.

The main property of cellulose ethers in these building materials is their water retention effect in order to ensure longer processing and even drying. This property is particularly important in thin-bed mortars such as tile adhesives, fillers or thin plasters. Furthermore, cellulose ethers in the form of methylhydroxyethyl cellulose (MHEC) or methylhydroxypropyl cellulose (MHPC) have the property of introducing air voids into building materials, which is caused by the reduction in surface activity in connection with water. The introduction of air pores enables the mortar to be processed more easily. The more air entrained in the building material system, the creamier the building material and the easier it is to process it, which makes work easier for the user. However, too much air has the disadvantage that the strength of set mortars can sometimes be drastically reduced. Stable air entrainment in the building material is also difficult, so that easy and simple processing remains in place over the long term. If a stable and at the same time high air entrainment can take place, possible areas of application would also be conceivable in thermal insulation or sound insulation. Conventional binary cellulose ethers such as MHEC or MHPC already ensure stable air entrainment and thus good processing, but the air entrainment is not so high as to make work extremely easier.

Surprisingly, however, when using the ternary mixed ether MHEHPC in building materials containing hydraulic binders, a very stable and high air entrainment was found, which is associated with a reduction in the bulk density of the building material containing hydraulic binders. This has a particularly positive effect on the processing properties of the building material containing hydraulic binders, without causing any loss of strength in the hardened mortar. Building material additives known in the prior art for reducing the bulk density are usually associated with a reduction in the strength in the hardened mortar. Mortar refers to the building material containing hydraulic binders to which water has been added.

Another advantage of MHEHPC is its lower impact on the hydration of hydraulic binders. The hydration of hydraulic binders describes the hardening of the building material containing hydraulic binders during the reaction between the main constituents of the building material and the added water to form hydrate phases. All cellulose ethers delay hydration depending on the level of etherification.

EP 2 058 336 A1 describes MHEHPC with a specific substitution pattern, its production and use in dispersion-bound building material systems, in particular in dispersion-bound paints. The MHEHPC described shows little surface swelling in an aqueous dispersion, a high high-shear viscosity as an aqueous solution and a thermal flocculation point of at least 65 ° C in water and is therefore used as a thickener in emulsion paints.

The subject of DE 10 2007 016 726 A1 and WO 2008/122344 A1 is the production of MHEHPC and their use in gypsum-bound building material systems. MHEHPC reduces the formation of lumps in these building material systems and thus improves their workability.

Other patents such as US Pat. No. 3,873,518 or DE 24 57 181 describe the production of MHEHPC with a specific substitution pattern and their use in dispersion-bound colors. The cellulose derivatives are characterized by excellent color compatibility and enzyme resistance.

EP 0 269 015 A2 describes dry mortar compositions with improved sag resistance, which is achieved by a combination of finely divided silica and water retention agents such as cellulose ethers. In particular, methyl cellulose, MHPC and MHEC are used.

EP 0 554 751 A1 describes water-soluble, ionic, sulfoalkyl-modified cellulose derivatives and their use as an additive for gypsum-based and cement-based building material systems. An improved water retention capacity of the sulfoalkyl-modified cellulose derivatives compared to conventional cellulose derivatives is discussed.

The state of the art therefore does not provide any indications of the positive properties that MHEHPC induces in building materials containing hydraulic binders.

The present invention is based on the object of providing an additive for building materials containing hydraulic binders which promotes workability without causing any loss of strength in the cured building material.

The object was achieved by a preparation comprising

(i) at least one hydraulic binder,

(ii) at least one cellulose ether selected from methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropyl cellulose (MHEHPC),

(iii) optionally at least one filler,

(iv) optionally at least one additive and

(v) optionally water.

A hydraulic binder is preferably an inorganic, non-metallic substance which, after being mixed with water, hardens automatically as a result of chemical reactions with the mixing water and, after hardening, remains firm and stable under water.

Component (i) of the preparation according to the invention is preferably selected from cement and hydraulic lime, in particular cement. The preparation according to the invention preferably comprises

(i) at least one cement,

(ii) at least one cellulose ether selected from

Methyl hydroxyethyl hydroxypropyl cellulose (MHEHPC),

(iii) optionally at least one filler,

(iv) optionally at least one additive and

(v) optionally water.

The at least one cement is preferably selected from the group consisting of CEM I, CEM II / AS, CEM II / BS, CEM II / AD, CEM II / AP, CEM II / BP, CEM II / AQ, CEM II / BQ , CEM ll / AV, CEM ll / BV, CEM ll / AW, CEM ll / BW, CEM ll / AT, CEM ll / BT, CEM ll / AL, CEM ll / BL, CEM ll / A-LL, CEM ll / B-LL, CEM ll / AM, CEM ll / BM, CEM II l / A, CEM lll / B, CEM lll / C, CEM IV / A, CEM IV / B, CEM V / A and / or CEM V / B. According to DIN EN 197-1, CEM I is Portland cement, CEM II / AS and CEM II / BS are Portland slag cement, CEM II / AD is Portland silica dust cement, CEM II / AP, CEM II / BP, CEM II / AQ and CEM II / BQ for portland pozzolan cement, CEM ll / AV, CEM ll / BV, CEM ll / AW and CEM ll / BW for portland fly ash cement, CEM ll / AT and CEM ll / BT for portland shale cement, CEM ll / AL, CEM ll / BL, CEM ll / A-LL and CEM ll / B-LL for portland stone cement, CEM ll / AM and CEM ll / BM for portland composite cement, CEM II l / A, CEM lll / B and CEM lll / C for blast furnace cement, CEM IV / A and CEM IV / B for pozzolan cement and CEM V / A and CEM V / B for composite cement. The cement preferably has a strength class according to DIN EN 197-1 of 32.5, 42.5 or 52.5. According to DIN EN 197-1, the cement preferably has an initial strength N, R or L. An initial strength N describes a customary initial strength, R a high initial strength and L a low initial strength. While the strength class indicates the strength after 28 days, the initial strength provides a supplementary classification that describes the strength in the early phase of hardening after 2 or 7 days. Cements with a lower heat of hydration can also be given the designation LH, cements with high sulphate resistance the designation SR.

In a further embodiment, the hydraulic lime preferably comprises CaO. Hydraulic lime is described in DIN EN 459-1 and hardens in the presence of water through hydrate formation.

The proportion of component (i) is preferably 10-80% by weight, based on the total mass of components (i), (ii), optionally (iii) and optionally (iv). In a preferred embodiment, the at least one cellulose ether selected from methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropyl cellulose (MHEHPC) has an average degree of substitution DSwiethyi of 1.2-2.35, preferably 1.5-2.25, particularly preferably 1.7-2.15 and completely particularly preferably 1.75-2.0. The DSwiet _hyi is preferably chosen so that the cellulose derivative is water-soluble at 20 ° C. MHEHPC preferably has a water solubility of at least 2 g / L water at 20 ° C.

The at least one cellulose ether is preferably selected from

Methyl hydroxyethyl hydroxypropyl cellulose (MHEHPC), a molecular

_Degree of substitution MS _Hydroxyet hyi of 0.1 to 0.99, preferably 0.15 to 0.8, particularly preferably 0.25-0.6, very particularly preferably 0.2-0.5.

The at least one cellulose ether is preferably selected from

Methyl hydroxyethyl hydroxypropyl cellulose (MHEHPC), a molecular

Degree of substitution MS _{Hydroxypropyi} of 0.1 to 0.99, preferably 0.15 to 0.8, particularly preferably 0.25-0.6, very particularly preferably 0.3-0.5.

The at least one cellulose ether selected from methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropylcellulose (MHEHPC), which has an average degree of substitution DSwiethyi of 1.2-2.35, preferably 1.5-2.25, particularly preferably 1.7-2.15, very particularly, is particularly preferred preferably 1, from 75 to 2.0, a molecular degree of substitution MS _Hyd _hyi roxyet 0.1 to 0.99, preferably 0.15 to 0.8, more preferably 0.25-0.6, most preferably 0.2 _-0.5 , and a molecular degree of substitution MS Hydroxypropyi of 0.1 to 0.99, preferably 0.15 to 0.8, particularly preferably 0.25-0.6, very particularly preferably 0.3-0.5 having.

The total molecular degree of substitution MS _Hydroxyet _{yi-Hydroxypropyi is preferably} 1.1, preferably 0.9, particularly preferably 0.75, very particularly preferably 0.6.

The average degree of substitution DS and the molecular degree of substitution MS are determined by the Zeisel method known to the person skilled in the art (literature: G. Bartelmus and R. Ketterer, Z. Anal. Chem. 286 (1977) 161-190).

In a preferred embodiment, the weight-average degree of polymerization DPw of the MHEHPC is 1 to 6000, preferably 1 to 5000. The Weight average degree of polymerization is measured according to Pulps according to ISO 5351: 2010 - “Determination of Limiting Viscosity Number in

Cupriethylenediamine (CED) Solution ".

A viscosity of the MHEHPC of 1 to 70,000 mPa s, preferably 100 to 15,000 mPa s, more preferably 1000 to 12,000 mPa s is preferred. The viscosity measurement is carried out according to Dl N 53015: 2019-06 - "Viscometry - measurement of the viscosity with the falling ball viscometer Höppler ”. The measurement is carried out in aqueous solutions of the MHEHPC with 1.9% by weight of component (ii) based on the total weight of the solution at 20 ° C. and 20 ° dH.

In one embodiment, the proportion of component (ii) is preferably 0.05-0.6% by weight, preferably 0.1-0.5% by weight, very particularly preferably 0.3-0.4% by weight % based on the total mass of components (i) and (ii).

The preparation can also contain at least one filler as component (iii), the filler preferably being selected from gravel, quartz sand, limestone powder, lightweight aggregates and / or synthetic fillers.

The filler preferably has an average particle size d ₅ o 0-3 mm, preferably 0 to 0.7 mm. The determination of d ₅ o value can with the person skilled in the known methods, for example by laser diffraction, screening, etc., take place. In laser granulometry, the filler is dispersed in a liquid or gaseous medium, for example. The particle size distribution is then determined on the basis of the diffraction of a laser beam directed onto the sample medium. The d ₅ o-value means that 50% of the particles are smaller than the specified value.

The proportion of component (iii) is preferably 5-85% by weight, particularly preferably 35-70% by weight, based on the total weight of components (i), (ii), (iii) and optionally (iv).

The preparation can also contain at least one additive as component (iv). In one embodiment, the additive can preferably be a dispersion powder, an inorganic thickener, a curing accelerator, a setting retarder, a polymer, a defoamer, an air-entraining agent, a flow agent, a water repellent and / or fibers. Preferably the additive is a Dispersion powder. The proportion of component (iv) is preferably 0-12% by weight, particularly preferably 1-5% by weight, based on the total mass of components (i), (ii), (iv) and optionally (iii).

The preparation can contain water as component (v). In a preferred embodiment, the proportion of component (v) is 18-32% by weight, preferably 22-28% by weight, based on the total mass of components (i) and (v). Preparations according to the invention comprising components (i) to (iv) can harden in a hydration reaction by adding water as component (v). The at least one hydraulic binder can react with water to form insoluble, stable compounds. The connections can form crystals that interlock with each other and thus lead to the high strength of the hardened building material system. These compounds can include hydrates, silicate hydrates and / or aluminosilicate hydrates.

In a preferred embodiment, the preparation is formulated as a dry mortar, tile adhesive, a plaster system, a filler, a joint compound and / or a masonry mortar. In addition to components (i) to (v), the preparation can also contain further auxiliaries known to those skilled in the art.

In a further aspect, the invention also relates to the use of at least one cellulose ether selected from methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropyl cellulose (MHEHPC) as an additive to a formulation comprising at least one hydraulic binder as defined above. The cellulose ether is usually added to the dry components (i) and optionally (iii) and optionally (iv) by simple mixing in the dry state. The formulation is preferably selected from hydraulic mortar systems, in particular cement-based mortar systems, in particular for tile adhesives, plaster systems, leveling compounds, joint compounds and / or masonry mortar.

The cellulose ether can be added to the at least one hydraulic binder in an amount of 0.05-0.6% by weight, preferably 0.1-0.5% by weight, based on the total mass of cellulose ether and hydraulic binder in the formulation.

The preparations according to the invention can surprisingly be processed better than the systems of the prior art. The preparations preferably have improved air entrainment and particularly preferably one lower bulk density. Without being tied to a theory, the cellulose ether accumulates due to its amphiphilicity at the interfaces between air bubbles and the aqueous phase of the building material (Jenni et al. 2004) and thus promotes the entry of air pores into the building material.

In a further embodiment, the invention is therefore directed to the use of at least one cellulose ether selected from methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropyl cellulose (MHEHPC) for reducing the bulk density of the preparation and / or improving the processability.

The present invention is illustrated, but not limited to, examples:

Examples:

Composition of the tile adhesive mixes:

In the following, percentages are to be understood as percent by weight, unless otherwise stated or evident from the context, “atro” stands for “absolutely dry”.

The following cellulose ethers (hereinafter referred to as CE) with the specified specifications are used to produce the different tile adhesive mixtures (hereinafter referred to as FK):

CE1:

• Tylose MHEHPC - methyl hydroxyethyl hydroxypropyl cellulose

• DS / Wethyl 1,8, MS / Hydroxyethyl 0.4, MS / Hydroxypropyl 0.4

• Viscosity 12000 - 18000 mPa s (1.9% atro, 20 ° C, 20 ° dH, Brookfield RV, spindle 5)

• Fine powder (air jet sieve, <0.125 mm: 95%, <0.063 mm: 50%)

CE2:

• Tylose MHF 15000 P4 - methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose

• DS / Wethyl 1,7, MS / hydroxyethyl 0.2

• Viscosity 11000 - 15000 mPa s (1.9% atro, 20 ° C, 20 ° dH, Brookfield RV, spindle 5)

• Fine powder (air jet sieve, <0.125 mm: 90%, <0.100 mm: 70%) CE 3:

• Tylose MHEHPC - methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropyl cellulose (modified with polyacrylamide and starch ether)

• DS / VIethyl 1,8, MShlydroxyethyl 0.4, MShlydroxypropyl 0.4

CE 4:

• Tylose MHF 20010 P4 - methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (modified with polyacrylamide and starch ether)

• DS / VIethyl 1,7, MShlydroxyethyl 0.2

• Viscosity 16000 - 21000 mPa s (1.9% atro, 20 ° C, 20 ° dH, Brookfield RV, spindle 5)

The cellulose ethers CE 3 and CE 4 contain small amounts of polyacrylamide and starch ethers, which are added through physical mixing.

The composition of the tile adhesive mixes can be found in the table below. The figures represent parts by weight of the individual components in the tile adhesive mixture.

Due to the additives in CE 3 and CE 4, the water content had to be increased from 26 parts by weight to 28 parts by weight.

Test recipes

Table 1: Compositions of the test mixtures (parts by weight). The following table shows the fresh mortar densities of the various tile adhesive compositions.

Table 2: Fresh mortar densities in kg / L of the various test recipes. .

The fresh mortar density was measured directly after a rest period of 30 minutes and 60 minutes. Table 2 clearly shows the lower fresh mortar density of the test mixture with MHEHPC (FK 1) compared to the test mixture with Tylose MHF 15000 P4 (FK 2). Even after the addition of additives, MHEHPC leads to lower fresh mortar densities in the test mixture (FK 3) than Tylose MHF 20010 P4 (FK 4). This is accompanied by a very easy processability with a mousse-like consistency of the MHEHPC-containing tile adhesive compositions.

Test methods for tile adhesive

The tile adhesives described in Table 1 were mixed with water to form a mortar, with 100 parts by weight of the formulations described being mixed with 26 parts by weight of mixing water for the tests with CE 1 and CE 2 and with 28 parts by weight of mixing water for the tests with CE 3 and CE 4.

First, the mixture was stirred for 30 seconds at the lowest setting, then left to mature for 1 minute, again stirred for 1 minute, allowed to mature for 5 minutes and finally sheared again for 15 seconds at a low setting. The mortar was then applied to a concrete slab using a notched trowel (according to ISO 13007). The wetting was measured by inserting earthenware tiles (5 x 5 cm) into the mortar bed 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 minutes after the application of the mortar (open time), weighting them with 2 kg for 30 seconds and then picking them up from the mortar bed became. Table 3 shows the wetting results. Table 3: Wetting of the back of the tile in% according to DIN EN 12004 of the various test recipes. .

The degree of wetting of FK 1 or FK3 is higher than the degree of wetting of FK 2 or FK4. MHEHPC therefore leads to a slightly better wetting than MHEC.

The degree of wetting of FK1 or FK 2 is lower than the degree of wetting of FK3 or FK 4. The addition of the dispersion powder and the additives thus leads to an improvement in wetting.

The adhesive strength for tile adhesive after a certain open time is determined in accordance with DIN EN 12004 by applying the tile adhesive to a defined concrete slab (here Solana) using a notched trowel. After 10, 20 and 30 minutes of open time after applying the mortar, 4 - 8 earthenware tiles per unit of time are placed in the mortar bed and weighted down with a 2 kg weight for 30 seconds. The earthenware tiles are then stored for 28 days in a standard climate (23 ° C and 50% humidity). After storage, the adhesive tensile values are determined at which the tiles are torn from the concrete slab using an adhesive tensile tester (Herion). The values determined are listed in Table 4.

The adhesive strength for different types of bearings according to DIN EN 12004 were also determined. The values listed in Table 4 represent the adhesive tensile values after dry storage or standard storage (28 days at 23 ° C and 50% humidity), hot storage (14 days standard climate, 14 days at 70 ° C) and water storage (1 week standard climate, three weeks in standardized temperature water). Table 4: Adhesion strengths in N / mm ² according to DIN EN 12004 of the various test recipes.

The adhesive strengths of the test mixture FK 1 and FK 2 based on the open time are comparable ^{, taking into account the error tolerance of ± 0.2 N / mm 2.} The use of CE 1 (MHEHPC) and CE 2 (MHEC) in the test mixtures therefore leads to comparable adhesive strengths. With the addition of dispersion powder and additives, the adhesive strengths are higher overall in relation to the open time. FK 3 (MHEHPC) even exceeds the adhesive strength of FK 4 (MHEC) after an open time of 30 minutes.

With regard to the different types of bearings, there are again no significant differences in adhesive strength for FK 1 and FK 2, including the error tolerance of ± 0.2 N / mm ^2. The same applies to the addition of the dispersion powder and the additives for FK 3 and FK 4, whereby higher overall adhesive strengths are achieved for the test mixture with MHEHPC itself, including the error tolerance.

Conclusion:

By using MHEHPC, the raw mortar density can be reduced and therefore a light, mousse-like consistency can be achieved, which facilitates the processing of hydraulically setting building materials. This is all the more astonishing as the adhesive strength values are comparable with those of the prior art. The present invention comprises the following embodiments:

1. Preparation comprising

(i) at least one hydraulic binder,

(iii) optionally at least one filler,

(iv) optionally at least one additive and

(v) optionally water.

2. Preparation according to item 1, wherein the hydraulic binder is selected from cement and hydraulic lime, preferably cement.

3. Preparation according to item 2, wherein the cement is selected from the group consisting of CEM I, CEM II / AS, CEM II / BS, CEM II / AD, CEM II / AP, CEM II / BP, CEM II / AQ , CEM ll / BQ, CEM ll / AV, CEM ll / BV, CEM ll / AW, CEM ll / B-W, CEM ll / AT, CEM ll / BT, CEM ll / AL, CEM ll / BL, CEM ll / A-LL, CEM ll / B-LL, CEM ll / AM, CEM ll / BM, CEM lll / A, CEM lll / B, CEM lll / C, CEM IV / A, CEM IV / B, CEM V / A and / or CEM V / B.

4. Preparation according to point 3, the cement having a strength class according to DIN EN 197-1 of 32.5, 42.5 or 52.5.

5. Preparation according to point 3 or 4, wherein the cement has an initial strength according to DIN EN 197-1 of N, R or L.

6. Preparation according to point 2, wherein the hydraulic lime comprises CaO.

7. Preparation according to one of items 1-7, wherein the at least one cellulose ether selected from methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropyl cellulose (MHEHPC) has an average degree of substitution DSwiethyi of 1.2-2.35, preferably 1.5-2.25, particularly preferably 1, 7-2.15, very particularly preferably 1.75-2.0.

8. Preparation according to one of items 1-7, the at least one Cellulose ethers selected from methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropylcellulose (MHEHPC), a molecular degree of substitution MS _Hydroxyethyi of 0.1 to 0.99, preferably 0.15 to 0.8, particularly preferably 0.25-0.6, very particularly preferably 0.2-0 , 5 has. Preparation according to one of items 1-8, wherein the at least one cellulose ether selected from methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropylcellulose (MHEHPC) has a molecular degree of substitution MS _{hydroxypropyl} of 0.1 to 0.99, preferably 0.15 to 0.8, particularly preferably 0.25 -0.6, very particularly preferably 0.3-0.5. Preparation according to one of items 1-10, wherein the at least one cellulose ether selected from methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropylcellulose (MHEHPC) has an average degree of substitution DSwiethyi of 1.2-2.35, preferably 1.5-2.25, particularly preferably 1.7- 2.15, very particularly preferably 1.75-2.0, a molecular degree of substitution MS _Hydroxyethyi of 0.1 to 0.99, preferably 0.15 to 0.8, particularly preferably 0.25-0.6, very particularly preferably 0.2-0.5, and a molecular degree of substitution MS _{Hydroxypropyi} of 0.1 to 0.99, preferably 0.15 to 0.8, particularly preferably 0.25-0.6, very particularly preferably 0.3- Has 0.5. Preparation according to one of the preceding points, wherein the at least one cellulose ether selected from methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropyl cellulose (MHEHPC) has a weight average degree of polymerization (DPw) of 1 to 6000, preferably 1 to 5000, measured according to ISO 5351: 2010. Preparation according to one of the preceding points, wherein the at least one cellulose ether selected from methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropyl cellulose (MHEHPC) has a water solubility of at least 2 g / L water at 20 ° C. Preparation according to one of the preceding points, wherein component (ii) has a viscosity of 1 to 70,000 mPa s, preferably 100 to 15,000 mPa s, more preferably 1000 to 12,000 mPa s (according to DIN 53015: 2019-06; measured in an aqueous solution with 1.9 wt .-% component (ii) based on the total weight of the solution at 20 ° C and 20 ° dH). 14. Preparation according to one of the preceding points, wherein the proportion of component (ii) is 0.05-0.6% by weight, preferably 0.1-0.5% by weight, very particularly preferably 0.3-0 , 4% by weight based on the total mass of components (i) and (ii).

15. Preparation according to one of the preceding points, wherein the at least one filler is selected from gravel, quartz sand, limestone powder and / or synthetic fillers.

16. Composition according to any one of the preceding points, wherein the at least one filler has an average particle size d ₅ o of 0 - having 3 mm.

17. Preparation according to one of the preceding points, wherein the proportion of component (iii) is 5-85% by weight, preferably 35-70% by weight, based on the total weight of components (i), (ii), (iii) and optionally (iv).

18. Preparation according to one of the preceding points, wherein the at least one additive is selected from dispersion powder, inorganic thickener, hardening accelerator, setting retarder, polymer, defoamer, air-entraining agent, flow agent, water repellent and / or fibers.

19. Preparation according to one of the preceding points, wherein the proportion of component (iv) is 0-12% by weight, preferably 1-5% by weight, based on the total mass of components (i), (ii), (iv ) is.

20. Preparation according to one of the preceding points, the proportion of component (v) being 18-32% by weight, preferably 22-28% by weight, based on the total mass of components (i) and (v).

21. Preparation according to one of the preceding points, wherein the preparation is a dry mortar, tile adhesive, a plaster system, a filler, a joint compound and / or a masonry mortar. 22. Use of at least one cellulose ether selected from methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropyl cellulose (MHEHPC) as an additive to a formulation comprising at least one hydraulic binder. 23. Use according to item 22, wherein the formulation is selected from hydraulic mortar systems, in particular cement-based mortar systems, in particular for tile adhesives, plaster systems, leveling compounds, joint compounds and / or masonry mortar. 24. Use according to one of the items 22 or 23 to reduce the bulk density of the formulation and / or improve the processability.

Claims

Expectations

1. Preparation comprising

(i) at least one hydraulic binder,

(iii) optionally at least one filler,

(iv) optionally at least one additive and

(v) optionally water.

2. Preparation according to claim 1, wherein the hydraulic binder is selected from cement and hydraulic lime, e.g. CaO, preferably cement.

3. Preparation according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropyl cellulose (MHEHPC) has an average degree of substitution DSwiethyi of 1.2-2.35, preferably 1.5-2.25, particularly preferably 1.7-2.15, very particularly preferably 1.75-2.0; and / or wherein the at least one cellulose ether is selected from

Methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropylcellulose (MHEHPC), a molecular degree of substitution MS _Hydroxyethyi of 0.1 to 0.99, preferably 0.15 to 0.8, particularly preferably 0.25-0.6, very particularly preferably 0.2-0.5; and / or wherein the at least one cellulose ether is selected from

Methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropylcellulose (MHEHPC), a molecular degree of substitution MS _{Hydroxypropyi} of 0.1 to 0.99, preferably 0.15 to 0.8, particularly preferably 0.25-0.6, very particularly preferably 0.3-0.5.

4. Preparation according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one cellulose ether is selected from

Methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropylcellulose (MHEHPC), an average degree of substitution DSwiethyi of 1.2-2.35, preferably 1.5-2.25, particularly preferably 1.7-2.15, very particularly preferably 1.75-2.0, a molecular one Degree of substitution MS _{Hydroxyethylene} of 0.1 to 0.99, preferably 0.15 to 0.8, particularly preferably 0.25-0.6, very particularly preferably 0.2-0.5, and a molecular degree of substitution MS _{Hydroxypropyi} of 0 , 1 to 0.99, preferably 0.15 to 0.8, particularly preferably 0.25-0.6, very particularly preferably 0.3-0.5.

5. Preparation according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one cellulose ether is selected from

Methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropyl cellulose (MHEHPC), has a water solubility of at least 2 g / L water at 20 ° C.

6. Preparation according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the proportion of component (ii) is 0.05-0.6% by weight, preferably 0.1-0.5% by weight, very particularly preferably 0.3-0 , 4% by weight based on the total mass of components (i) and (ii).

7. Preparation according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one filler is selected from gravel, quartz sand, limestone powder and / or synthetic fillers.

8. Preparation according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the proportion of component (iii) is preferably 35-70% by weight based on the total weight of components (i), (ii), (iii) and optionally (iv).

9. Preparation according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one additive is selected from dispersion powder, inorganic thickener, hardening accelerator, setting retarder, polymer, defoamer, air-entraining agent, flow agent, hydrophobizing agent and / or fibers.

10. Preparation according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the proportion of component (iv) is preferably 1-5% by weight based on the total mass of components (i), (ii), (iv) and optionally (iii).

11. Preparation according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the proportion of component (v) is 18-32% by weight, preferably 22-28% by weight, based on the total mass of components (i) and (v).

12. Preparation according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the preparation is a dry mortar, tile adhesive, a plaster system, a filler, a joint compound and / or a masonry mortar.

13. Use of at least one cellulose ether selected from methylhydroxyethylhydroxypropyl cellulose (MHEHPC) as an additive to a formulation comprising at least one hydraulic binder.

14. Use according to claim 13, wherein the formulation is selected from hydraulic mortar systems, in particular cement-based mortar systems, in particular for tile adhesives, plaster systems, leveling compounds, joint compounds and / or masonry mortar.

15. Use according to one of claims 14 or 15 for reducing the bulk density of the preparation and / or improving the processability.