HYDROXY ETHYL CELLULOSE(HEC)
HEC(Hydroxyethyl Cellulose) is a nonionic water-soluble polymer from natural cellulose.It is easily dissolved in cold and hot water, It offersthickening,stabilizing,binding,emulsifyingfifilm-forming,water-maintaining,protective colloids,surface activity. It is widely used forpaints, emulsions, oil drilling, construction fifield, personal care products, detergent and otherdifferent applications and industries.
Features of HEC
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) is a non-ionic, water-soluble polymer used in a wide range of industries. It has excellent thickening, suspending, dispersing, emulsifying, film-forming, water-retaining and stabilizing properties.
Water solubility
HEC can quickly dissolve in hot and cold water, forming transparent or slightly turbid solution with good solubility.
Thickening
It has high thickening efficiency and can significantly increase the viscosity of the solution even at low concentrations.
Suspension Stability
HEC can help suspend solid particles and prevent settling, widely used in suspensions and emulsions.
PH Stability
Stable over a wide pH range, suitable for use in acidic or alkaline environments.
Film Forming
Forms a uniform transparent film with good flexibility and strength.
Water retention
Excellent moisturizing properties, preventing water evaporation and drying.
Application Areas
Construction Industry
Used as a thickener, water retainer and binder in cement, gypsum-based materials and putties. It helps improve maneuverability during construction and extends open time.
Coatings and paints
Used as a thickener, dispersant and stabilizer in emulsion and water-based paints, it improves flow, film formation and storage stability.
Personal care products
Used in shampoos, body washes, and skin care products as thickeners, humectants, and emulsion stabilizers to provide a good feel and improve product viscosity and stability.
Pharmaceutical Industry
HEC is used as a film-forming agent and binder in tablets, as a thickener in drug suspensions, and as a matrix material in sustained-release formulations to control the rate of drug release.
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