HydroxyEthyl Cellulose

Hydroxyethy Cellulose(HEC) is a non-ionic cellulose ether . It is easily dispersed and dissolved in water to produce solution of high viscosity. HEC is used as a viscosity and rheology modifier, protective colloid, water retention agent, stabilizer and suspending agent, particularly in those applications where a non-ionic material is desired. The product has higher and more uniform degree of substitution, improved the enzyme resistance.

Physical and chemical index

Coating Grade HEC Specification

Application

Hydroxyethy Cellulose(HEC) is recommended as thickening agent in water-based paint. It provides excellent thickening efficiency, color development, open time, and superior resistance to biodegradation. It also play a role in the emulsion, dispersion, stability and water retention. The coating has good rheological properties at different shear rates, and has good workability and leveling, not easy to drop, good splash and sag resistance.

O series of HEC is mainly used as viscosifier and water loss controller in oil drilling industry. O-150WSE is mainly used as viscosifier. HEC used as thickener will impart good mobility and stability to various slurries necessary for drilling, completion, cementing and fracturing operations.

In shampoo, hair spray, neutralizer, conditioner and cosmetics, C series of hydroxyethyl cellulose is an effective film former, binder, thickener, stabilizer and disperser. In powder detergent, it is a dirt anti-deposition agent. The detergent containing hydroxyethyl cellulose has the unique feature of improving smoothness and silkiness of the fabrics.