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 KM300 | HEC 300B | 240-360 | LV.30rpm sp2 | |
HEC KM6000 | HEC 6000B | 4800-7200 | RV.20rpm sp5 | |
HEC KM30000 | HEC 30000B | 24000-36000 | 1500-2500 | RV.20rpm sp6 |
HEC KM60000 | HEC 60000B | 48000-72000 | 2400-3600 | RV.20rpm sp6 |
HEC KM100000 | HEC 100000B | 80000-120000 | 4000-6000 | RV.20rpm sp6 |
HEC KM150000 | HEC 150000B | 120000-180000 | 7000min | RV.12rpm sp6 |
Application
Types of Uses | Specific Applications | Properties Utilized |
Adhesives | Wallpaper adhesives | Thickening and lubricity |
Binders | Welding rods | Water-binding and extrusion aid |
Paints | latex paint | Thickening and protective colloid |
Cosmetics&detergent | Hair conditioners | Thickening |
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.
