Industrial Chemicals

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) is a non-ionic water-soluble cellulose ether, a white powder used as a thickener, binder and film former across formulations.

Category
Industrial Chemicals
Availability
In stock · made to order
Packaging
Sample · Drum · IBC · Bulk
Sourcing
Factory-direct, ISO-certified
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Product description

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) is a white to off-white, odourless powder, a non-ionic cellulose ether that dissolves in both hot and cold water to give clear, pseudoplastic solutions. It provides thickening, water retention and protective-colloid behaviour over a wide pH range.

  • Thickener and rheology modifier in paints and coatings
  • Binder and water-retention aid in construction and tile adhesives
  • Thickener in personal care, cosmetics and oilfield fluids

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