Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Powder（HEC）

Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), chemical formula (C2H6O2)n, is a white or light yellow, odorless, non-toxic fibrous or powdered solid. It is prepared by etherification reaction of alkaline cellulose and ethylene oxide (or chloroethanol) and is a non-ionic soluble cellulose ether.

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Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is a white or light yellow, tasteless, non-toxic, fibrous or powdered solid prepared by etherification of alkaline cellulose (or chloroethanol). It is a nonionic soluble cellulose ether. Due to its good properties of thickening, suspension, dispersion, emulsification, adhesion, film formation, water protection and colloidal protection, HEC has been widely used in the fields of petroleum exploitation, coatings, construction, pharmaceutical food, textile, papermaking and polymer polymerization

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Products application

For water-based latex coatings

It offers remarkable improvements in thickening and leveling performance.

For oil drilling

This improves drilling fluid's cuttings transport efficiency, minimizes water invasion into the reservoir, and maintains consistent oil layer productivity.

For building construction and building materials

It improves water retention and adhesion in gypsum-based coatings, binders, and fillers.

For toothpaste

Due to its high resistance to salts and acids, HEC provides reliable stabilization for toothpaste pastes.

For water-based ink

HEC can make the ink dry quickly and not penetrate.

others

Widely used in textile printing and dyeing, papermaking, and daily chemicals.