Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is a nonionic, water-soluble polymer chemically modified from natural plant cellulose. It appears as a white powder or granules with diverse functions, including thickening, suspending, binding, emulsifying, film-forming, stabilizing, and water-retaining. HEC is widely used in a variety of industries, including coatings, personal care, daily chemicals, and oil drilling. It is readily soluble in both cold and hot water and provides highly transparent solutions.
Key Properties
Thickening and stabilizing: Its primary functions are to increase product viscosity and maintain stability.
Solubility: It is soluble in both cold and hot water and is stable over a wide pH range.
Adhesive and film-forming properties: It effectively binds particles and forms thin films.
Compatibility: It exhibits good compatibility with most inorganic salts, gums, and surfactants.
Protective colloid action: It prevents the precipitation and aggregation of solid particles.
Biocompatibility: It is generally considered non-toxic and biocompatible. Key Applications
Architectural Coatings: Acts as a thickener and protective colloid, improving coating rheological properties such as anti-stripping and leveling, and increasing storage stability.
Personal Care and Daily Chemicals: Acts as a thickener and stabilizer, providing a smooth feel in products such as shampoos, conditioners, creams, serums, and detergents.
Oil Drilling: Acts as a fluid modifier in oil extraction.
Adhesives and Building Materials: Acts as a thickener and binder.
Paper and Ink: Improves the properties of paper and ink.
Designation of product type
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose's product type is made of application fields code, viscosity specification code
D 3000(in which D represents Application fields code,3000 represents Viscosity specification code )
D:apply to latex paint industry;
C:apply to daily-use chemical industry;
B:apply to construction, painting, oil drilling, chemical industry;
Designation of product type
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Item
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Details
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Appearance
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yellowish or white odorless and tasteless granular powder.
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Viscosity
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See viscosity specification sheet
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Moisture, % ≤
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5
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Ash, % ≤
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5
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pH (1%, solution)
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6~8.5
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Viscosity specification code
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Viscosity specification
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Viscosity range(1%),mpa.s
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Viscosity range(2%),mpa.s
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Viscosity range(5%),mpa.s
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Rotor number
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Rotate speed,rpm
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09
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75-150
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1
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30
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3
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/
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150-400
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2
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60
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40
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25-105
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1
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30
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300
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150-400
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2
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30
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2000
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1500-2500
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3
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30
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6000
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4500-6500
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4
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60
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15000
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700-1500
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3
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30
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30000
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1500-2400
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3
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30
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50000
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2400-3300
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3
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30
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100000
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3300-6000
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4
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30
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Attention: The above viscosity values are all obtained using Brookfield Viscometer at 25℃, LVD.
Packaging
N.W.: 25±0.25kg / package
Inner: Polyethylene plastic film bag
Outer: Three-in-one composite paper bag or barrel
Note
Keep away from rain, sunshine and hook during transportation.
Store in a ventilated/dry place, avoid moisture, don't store tog with other chemicals.
n Easy to absorb moisture. Please seal and pack after opening and store in a dry place.
FAQ
Q1: Are you a trading company or a manufacturer?
A: Trading company.
Q2:What can I buy from you?
A: Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose (HEC), Ethyl Cellulose (EC), CMC-NH4, Chlorinated Polypropylene (CPP), N-Butyryl Chloride, HPMC, Red Base KD.
Q3: What are your payment terms?
A: T/T (Telegraphic Transfer), L/C (Letter of Credit), D/A (Documents Against Acceptance), D/P (Documents Against Payment), or as per customer requirements.
Q4: Can you specify your company's payment terms?
A: Typically:100% advance T/T payment, or
30% advance T/T payment with the balance against copy of B/L, or
100% L/C at sight.
Q5:Do you provide samples? Are they free or chargeable?
A: Yes, we provide free samples (≤500g), but shipping costs are at the buyer's expense.
Q6: What is your delivery time?
A: Usually 7–10 working days after payment.
Q7:How do you ensure quality?
A: We monitor the goods throughout the production-to-sales process and resolve any issues for our customers.
