Hydroxyethyl CelluloseCAS:9004-62-0Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) is nonionic water-soluble cellulose ether, used as thickener, protective colloid, water retention agent and rheology modifier in different applications like water-based paints, building materials, oil field chemicals and personal care products.
Typical propertiesAppearanceWhite to off-white powderParticle size 98% pass 100 meshMolar substituting on degree (MS)1.8~2.5Residue on ignition (%)≤0.5pH value5.0~8.0Moisture (%)≤5.0
Popular grades
Typical gradeBio-gradeViscosity
(NDJ, mPa.s, 2%)Viscosity
(Brookfield, mPa.s, 1%)Viscosity setElectrode HEC HS300HEC 300B240-360LV.30rpm sp2HEC HS6000HEC 6000B4800-7200RV.20rpm sp5HEC HS30000HEC 30000B24000-360001500-2500RV.20rpm sp6HEC HS60000HEC 60000B48000-720002400-3600RV.20rpm sp6HEC HS100000HEC 100000B80000-1200004000-6000RV.20rpm sp6HEC HS150000HEC 150000B120000-1800007000minRV.12rpm sp6
Application Types of UsesSpecific ApplicationsProperties UtilizedAdhesivesWallpaper adhesives
latex adhesives
Plywood adhesivesThickening and lubricity
Thickening and water-binding
Thickening and solids holdoutBindersWelding rods
Ceramic glaze
Foundry coresWater-binding and extrusion aid
Water-binding and green strength
Water-bindingPaintslatex paint
Texture paintThickening and protective colloid
Water-bindingCosmetics&detergentHair conditioners
Toothpaste
liquid soaps and bubble bath Hand creams and lotionsThickening
Thickening
Stabilizing
Thickening and stabilizingPackaging:
HEC Product is packed in three layer paper bag with inner polyethylene bag reinforced , net weight is 25kg per bag.
Storage:
Keep it in cool dry warehouse,away from moisture, sun,fire,rain.