Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
HEC is a white to light yellowish, oderless and tastless powder, readily soluble in hot or cold water to form a viscous gel solution. When pH in solution is within 2 to 12, the solution is quite stable. Since HEC group is nonionic one in water solution, it won't be reacted with other anions or cations and insensitive to the salts. But HEC molecule is capable of generating esterification, etherification, so it is possible to make it insoluble in water or improve its properties. HEC also has good film-forming ability and surface activity.

| Item | Specification |
| Viscosity | See Table 2 |
| Moisture,% | ≤7 |
| PH in solution | 6.0-8.5 |
| Appearance | Granule or powder |
Table 2. Viscosity Specification of HEC Solution
| Type | Solution Viscosity (Brookfield at 25°C,cps ) | ||
| 1% | 2% | 5% | |
| H 4000 | 3400 - 5000 | - | - |
| H 3000 | 2600 - 3300 | - | - |
| H 2000 | 1500 - 2500 | - | - |
| H 1000 | 800 -1500 | - | - |
| MH 5000 | - | 4500 - 6500 | - |
| MH 2000 | - | 1500 - 2500 | - |
| MH 300 | - | 150 - 400 | - |
| MH 100 | 25 - 105 | ||
| LH 300 | 250 - 400 | ||
| LH 100 | 75 - 150 | ||
The viscosity can be adjusted according to the requirements of the customers.
HEC can be used in many fields as thickener, fluid modifier, protective colloid, stabilizer, water-loss controller, adhesive agent, etc. Its maximum usage is functioned in latex paint as thickener and protective colloid. The detailed application is shown below.
Application of HEC
| Application Fields | Application Range | Function |
| Painting | Latex paint, polymer emulsifying | Thickening |
| Construction | Cement, mortar | Thickening,water-retaining,retarding |
| Paper-making | Sizing | Thickening, water- retaining |
| Cosmetics | Toothpaste, shampoo, Cream | Thickening, stabilizing |
| Pharmaceutical | Lotion, Ointment | Thickening, stabilizing, water-retaining, |
| Ceramics | Enameling | Water-retaining |
| Oil (Petroleum) | Well drilling, completing fluids | Water-retaining, Thickening, fluid-loss controlling |



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