Insulation mortar is a kind of pre-mixed dry mortar made of various lightweight materials such as expanded polystyrene(EPS) particles and vitrified microbeads(VM) as aggregate, cement as cementitious material, mixed with some property-modifying additives, and blended by the manufacturer. As a kind of building material used to construct the surface insulation layer of buildings, polystyrene particle insulation mortar and vitrified microbead insulation mortar are widely used in intensive residential buildings, public buildings, large public places, places prone to fire and explosion, places with strict requirements for fire prevention, and the like.

MikaZone™ Cellulose ether is an important element in EPS & VM insulation mortars, with the characteristics of high-temperature resistance, high water retention, and excellent workability.