HEMC
Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose
HEMC (Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose)
Michem HEMC or MHEC is a key additive of construction materials with additional thickening, better workability, less stickiness, longer open time, etc. The most important fields of application for HEMC are tile adhesives, wall putty, skim coats, renders, and plasters.
| HEMC CAS No. | 9032-42-2 |
| Packing | 25kg/bag, custom packing available |
| Delivery | 7-10 working days |
| Payment Terms | T/T or L/C at sight |
Product Details
Product Description
Michem Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) also known as Methyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (MHEC) , is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose polymer made from natural cellulose through a series of etherification reactions. It can be used as thickeners, binders, surfactants, protective colloids,suspending agents and water retention agents in many construction materials.
Product Specifications
| Appearance: | white or off-white powder |
| Moisture: | ≤5% |
| Ash: | ≤5% |
| Etherification(MS/DS): | 0.8-1.2/1.8-2.0 |
| pH value: | 6-8 |
| Gel temperature: | 70-85°C |
| Viscosity: | 400-75,000 mPa.s (Brookfield RV, 2%) |
Michem HEMC EM-100K
For Wall Putty / Skim Coat
Michem HEMC EM-200K
For Tile Adhesive
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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 | (Brookfield-RV, 2% ) | Recommend Application | Product Advantages |
| EM20K | 10000-25000 | Tile Adhesives; EIFS/ETICS; Skim Coat/ Wall Putty; Cement based Render; Gypsum Plaster | Good workability & Good sag resistance |
| EM30K | 25000-35000 | Tile Adhesives; EIFS/ETICS; Skim Coat/ Wall Putty; Cement based Render; Gypsum Plaster | Good workability & Less lump formation & Good sag resistance |
| EM80K | 35000-45000 | Tile Adhesives; EIFS/ETICS; Skim Coat/ Wall Putty; Cement based Render; Gypsum Plaster | Excellent workability & Extended open time & High temperature stability |
| EM100K | 45000-60000 | Skim Coat/ Wall Putty; Cement based Render; Gypsum Plaster | Good sag resistance & Excellent workability & High temperature stability |
| EM200K | 65000-80000 | Tile Adhesives; EIFS/ETICS | Good sag resistance & Excellent water retention & High adhesive strength & High temperature stability |
How does Michem HEMC improve the final product?
Thickening effect
Michem HEMC Increases the viscosity of the product and enhances the stability of the suspension. When used as a thickener in building applications, it prevents segregation and improves the cohesion of the formulation components.
Water retention
Michem HEMC Substantially reduces the loss of water when applied to water absorbing materials especially in high-temperature environments, effectively prolonging the opening time.
Slip resistance
Michem HEMC Increases the tthixotropyof the product and prevents sagging to various substrates. Provides adhesives with better slip properties.
Open time & Tensile adhesion strength
Less skin formation and high water retention through Michem HEMC ensure better quality during longer working time on the field. The addition of Michem HEMC ensures longer open time, higher tensile adhesion strength, and better workability.
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 sales@michemcn.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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