HEC

Category

HEC

full name: Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

HS Code: 3912,3900

CAS No.: 9004-62-0

Structural formula of HEC: [C6H7O2(OH)3-x〖OCH(OH)CH3〗x]n

HEC structural formula

Introduction of HEC

HEC is a non-ionic soluble cellulose ether, both soluble in cold and hot water, with thickening, suspension, adhesion, emulsification, film-formation, water retention, protective colloids and other properties, widely used in coatings, cosmetics, oil drilling and other industries.

Technical Data:

Appearance White to off-white powder
Particle size(%, through 60 mesh) 98 Min
Molar substituting on degree ( MS) 1.8-3.0
Moisture (%) ≤5.0
PH value 5.5-8.5
Ash content(%) ≤5

Application of HEC

  • Wallpaper adhesives
  • latex adhesive
  • Plywood adhesives
  • Ceramic glaze
  • latex paint
  • Texture paint

Type of HEC

Type Viscosity (Brookfield, mPa.s, 2%) Viscosity (Brookfield, mPa.s, 1%)
HEC 100 80-130 80-150
HEC 300 250-400 250-400
HEC 2,000 1500-2500 150-2500
HEC 6,000 4500-6500 4500-6500
HEC 10,000 5500-8000 6500-12000
HEC 15,000 7000-10,000 12,000-20,000
HEC 20,000 9,000-13,000 15,000-25,000
HEC 30,000 15,000-25,000 26,000-40,000
HEC 50,000 25,000-32,000 45,000-62,000
HEC 70,000 33,000-42,000 60,000-80,000
HEC 100,000 33,000-42,000 80,000-110,000
HEC >100,000 / >110,000

Packaging & Storage & Shelf Life:

Packaging: 25 kg / bag (customized packaging and weight available)
Inner: PE plastic film bag, outer: PP woven bag.
Storage: Store in a ventilated, cool, dry environment, to prevent the sun and rain.
Shelf life: 12 months since the production date.

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