Hydroxyethyl 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 properties
Appearance White to off-white powder
Particle size 98% pass 100 mesh
Molar substituting on degree (MS) 1.8~2.5
Residue on ignition (%) ≤0.5
pH value 5.0~8.0
Moisture (%) ≤5.0
Popular grades
Typical grade Bio-grade Viscosity
(NDJ, mPa.s, 2%) Viscosity
(Brookfield, mPa.s, 1%) Viscosity setting
HEC HS300 HEC 300B 240-360 LV.30rpm sp2
HEC HS6000 HEC 6000B 4800-7200 RV.20rpm sp5
HEC HS30000 HEC 30000B 24000-36000 1500-2500 RV.20rpm sp6
HEC HS60000 HEC 60000B 48000-72000 2400-3600 RV.20rpm sp6
HEC HS100000 HEC 100000B 80000-120000 4000-6000 RV.20rpm sp6
HEC HS150000 HEC 150000B 120000-180000 7000min RV.12rpm sp6
Application
Types of Uses Specific Applications Properties Utilized
Adhesives Wallpaper adhesives
latex adhesives
Plywood adhesives Thickening and lubricity
Thickening and water-binding
Thickening and solids holdout
Binders Welding rods
Ceramic glaze
Foundry cores Water-binding and extrusion aid
Water-binding and green strength
Water-binding
Paints latex paint
Texture paint Thickening and protective colloid
Water-binding
Cosmetics Hair conditioners
Toothpaste
liquid soaps and bubble bath Hand creams and lotions Thickening
Thickening
Stabilizing
Thickening and stabilizing
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