Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose
Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose (HEC)
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
| Appearance | white or similar to white powder |
| Moisture(%) | Max. 8.0 |
| PH | 6.0-8.5 |
| Particle Size | min.92% pass through 80 mesh |
| Apparent Density | 0.30-0.50 g/ml |
Product Specification
| Hydroxyethy Cellulose | Brookfield Viscosity 1% Solution , at 20ºC |
| HEC – 30000E | 1500-2500 mPa.s |
| HEC – 50000E | 2500-4500 mPa.s |
| HEC – 100000E | 4800-6000 mPa.s |
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.
Detergent grade HEC
| Hydroxyethy Cellulose | Viscosity 2% Solution , 25ºC |
| HEC – C30000 | 30000-50000 mPa.s |
| HEC – C50000 | 50000-75000 mPa.s |
Oil-drilling Grade HEC
| Type | Viscosity mpa.s | Moisture, % ≤ | Ash content, % ≤ | pH |
| O300 | 150-400（2%） | 5.0 | 5.0 | 6.0~8.5 |
| O100000 | 4800～6000（1%） |
Coating grade HEC- Oildrilling grade HEC
- Detergent grade HEC
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