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What is Hydroxyethyl Cellulose HEC?
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose HEC is a non-ionic water soluble polymer obtained through a series of chemical processes from cotton linter (or wooden pulp). It is a kind of odorless and tasteless powder form substance with yellowish color.it could be widely used in paint, cosmetic, pharma,oil and many other applications
1. Hydroxyethyl Cellulose HEC dissolves readily in both cold and hot water
2. Aqueous solutions of HEC are stable and do not gel at either high or low temperature
3. Hydroxyethyl Cellulose is a nonionic cellulose ether that remains chemically and physically stable over a wide PH range
4. Hydroxyethyl Cellulose HEC shows excellent performance as a thickener, as a water-retention agent, as a suspending and dispersing agent and as a protective colloid
5. Hydroxyethyl Cellulose can be stored for log periods without degrading significantly and in aqueous solutions its viscosity remains stable
1. Thickening Agent :Hydroxyethyl Cellulose can increase the viscosity of the paint, prevent the paint from sagging during the construction process, and ensure the uniform distribution of the paint and good constructio performance
2. Stabilizing effet: Hydroxyethyl Cellulose HEC can improve the stability of the paint, avoid pigment sedimentation and stratification and ensure the quality consistency of paint during storage
1.Hydroxyethylcellulose is used as a thickener and stabilizer for aqueous cosmetic and personal care formulations.
2. Hydroxyethylcellulose could produce crystal gel products and thicken the aqueous phase of cosmetic emulsions and increase the consistency and stability of various cosmetic products, such as shampoos,conditioners, creams,serums, lotions, gels, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, body washes and other various cosmetic products.
1. Hydroxyethyl Cellulose is mainly used as viscosifier for completion fluids
2. Hydroxyethyl Cellulose is used as a fluid loss reducer in various muds required for drilling, completion, cementing and fracturing operations, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose acts as a thickener ro give the mud good fluidity and stability.
1.Pharma grade:Hydroxyethyl cellulose has the functions of surface activity, thickening, suspension, bonding, emulsification, film formation, dispersion, water retention and protection in solid and liquid pharmaceutical preparations.
2.Ceramic:Hydroxyethyl cellulose is mainly used as a binder and thickener in ceramics. In the production process of ceramic products, hydroxyethyl cellulose can improve the formability and strength of ceramic products and enhance the bonding force of materials
3.Paper making: Hydroxyethyl cellulose is also widely used in the papermaking industry. It can improve the strength, waterproofness and weather resistance of paper, and increase the wrinkle resistance and tear resistance of paper
4.Agriculture:HEC can effectively suspend solid poisons in water-based sprays. HEC is used in seed coating agents to improve seed adhesion and water resistance. HEC can absorb and retain a large amount of water, reduce water loss, and improve the growth quality of crops.
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose HEC specification is as below for your reference
| Item | Specification |
| Viscosity | see table 2 as below |
| Moisture | ≤5.0 |
| PH | 6.0-8.5 |
| Appearance | white powder |
| Type | Viscosity (Brookfield at 25 ºC) | |
| 1% | 2% | |
| UN100000 | 3400-5500 | |
| UN50000 | 2500-3400 | |
| UN30000 | 1500-2500 | |
| UN15000 | 800-1500 | |
| UN6000 | 4500-6500 | |
| UN300 | 150-400 | |
Our Hydroxyethy Cellulose are BSE-free, Gluten Free, Non -GMO and both Kosher Pareve and Halal certified. and our production facilities are GMP and ISO 9001 certified,That allows us to offer high-quality and reliable Hydroxyethyl Cellulose to our customers all the time.
Shanghai Unique Chemical Co.,Ltd is a leading global manufacturer, supplier and exporter of cellulose ether. offering a complete portfolio of solutions for global customers since 2014.Our cellulose ether products widely used in industry, food, pharma and cosmetic grade, our products are pass through strict quality control process before going to the manufacture stage, every product is manufactured in complete compliance with global safety and durability standards.
We offer an extensive range of cellulose ether options, including HPMC(Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose), HEC(Hydroxyethyl Cellulose), EC(Ethyl Cellulose), HEMC(Hydroxyethyl Cellulose), MC (Methyl Cellulose),HPC (Hydroxypropyl Cellulose), CMC(Carboxymethyl Cellulose Sodium), RDP(Redispersible Polymer Powder), PVA (polyvinyl alcohol), MCC (Microcrysrtalline Cellulose), Empty Capsule, tablet film coating powder.
In addition to our wide range and top quality products, we have an excellent and advanced ongoing technical support team and R&D lab to meet the needs and formulation challenges of our customer, our goal is to establish a long term cooperation with our valued customers, our commitment is to provide high quality, stable and reliable chemical products to each customer at the most cost-effective solution all the time
