HEC
Hydroxyethyl cellulose
HEC (Hydroxyethyl cellulose)
Michem Hydroxyethyl cellulose(HEC) has good water retention, thickening, and suspension properties, Michem HEC offers functional properties and enhances product performance in emulsion-based building materials.
| HEC CAS No. | 9004-62-0 |
| Packing | 25kg/bag, custom packing available |
| Delivery | 7-10 working days |
| Payment Terms | T/T or L/C at sight |
Product Benefits
Michem Hydroxyethyl cellulose(HEC) is non-ionic, water-soluble material that is derived from cellulose. Michem HEc provides good properties such as waterretention, thickening, suspension, anti-microbial erosion, and pHinsensitivity. They have been applied in various industries, including paints and coatings, oil drilling, personal care products, etc.
- Water Retention
- Great Thickening
- Good Suspension
- Anti-microbial Erosion
- pH Insensitivity
Main Applications of HEC
HEC in Paint Applications
HEC in paints and coatings offers wide compatibility with various paint components and colorants. It acts as an effective rheology modifier, providing pseudoplastic or associative viscosity build-up. Additionally, it ensures viscosity stability and maintains excellent long-term stability on aging.
HEC in Detergent Applications
HEC is used as a thickening agent in variousdetergent products, including washing powderspastes,soaps, and emulsions.lt enhances theconsistency and performance of these products,ensuring effective cleaning and user satisfaction.
HEC in Oil Field Applications
HEC offers high thickening efficiency and easydissolving properties, making it an ideal choicefor oil field applications. As an eco-friendlymaterial, it supports sustainable practices whileenhancing performance in various oil extractionand processing activities.
Michem HEC HE30KB
For Interior Paints
Excellent anti-splash & Good suspension & Long open time
Michem HEC HE60KB
For Oil Drilling
Excellent suspension & High viscosity & Long open time
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We offer the most suitable grades for different uses. Get a cellulose ether solution according to your applications.
Our Honored Grades
| Grade | Viscosity mPa.s NDJ-1, 2% solution, 20C) | Recommend Application | Product Advantages |
| HE30KB | 28000-33000 | Interior paints Exterior paints | Good suspension & Excellent workability |
| HE60KB | 55000-65000 | Interior paints Exterior paints | Good suspension & High viscosity & High temperature stability |
| HE100KB | 85000-110000 | Interior paints Exterior paints | Good suspension & High viscosity & High temperature stability |
How does Michem HEC improve the final product?
Thickening & Binding
Michem HEC provides thickening properties of its solutions and improves the degree of adhesion for formulations.
Water retention
Michem Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) helps to maintain the water content for formulations at desired levels.
pH stability
Stable in the range of pH 3.0~11.0.
Surface activity
Surfactant property in the solution where protective colloid functions and emulsifications are required.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have selected the most common questions that our customers have asked in the past, to ensure that we provide the best solutions and support to you.
We are happy to provide 200-500g samples for your testing. Please let us know which product and grades you are interested in. You can contact us through admin@michemicals.com or to request a free sample,our sales representatives will reply you in 12 hours.
Certainly, we can provide you with the TDS (Technical Data Sheet), COA (Certificate of Analysis), and MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for our product.To receive these documents, please let us know which specific product you are interested in and provide us with your contact information. We will then send the requested documents to you as soon as possible.
Our MOQ is set at 1 ton to ensure that we can offer competitive pricing and maintain product quality. If you have any concerns about meeting the MOQ, please let us know and we will try to work with you to find a solution that meets your needs.
25kg/ Paper bag, 500kg or 600kg/Pallet.
Neutral packaging or custom packaging available.
20 Feet Container：
10,000kg (500kg each pallet，total 20 pallets).
40 Feet Container：
22,000kg (20 pallets of 500kg, 20 pallets of 600kg, total 40 pallets).
The size of each pallet(500kg) after pack the HPMC is:1.1m*1.1m*1.15m =1.39CBM
Our financial department accepts T/T or L/C At Sight .
Other payment terms need to be negotiated.
Yes, we do have equivalent products of MECELLOSE®, WALOCEL™, Tylose®, and other well-known brands. Our products are formulated to provide similar performance and quality as the branded products. We take pride in offering cost-effective solutions. Please provide us with the brand& grade you are using now so we can recommend the best matching replacement.
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