Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC)

CAS:9004-62-0

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 set
HEC YB300	HEC 300B	240-360		LV.30rpm sp2
HEC YB6000	HEC 6000B	4800-7200		RV.20rpm sp5
HEC YB30000	HEC 30000B	24000-36000	1500-2500	RV.20rpm sp6
HEC YB60000	HEC 60000B	48000-72000	2400-3600	RV.20rpm sp6
HEC YB100000	HEC 100000B	80000-120000	4000-6000	RV.20rpm sp6
HEC YB150000	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&detergent	Hair conditioners Toothpaste liquid soaps and bubble bath Hand creams and lotions	Thickening Thickening Stabilizing Thickening and stabilizing

Packaging:

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.