Hydroxyethyl cellulose(HEC) introduction

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose - HEC     

-What is hydroxyethyl Cellulose - HEC ? 

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose is a kind of cellulose ether that derived from cellulose.  Main raw material is refined cotton, liquid alkali and ethylene oxide. Mainly used in paint ＆ coatings, personal care products and household products as thickener.  Used in oil and gas industry as drilling mud additive ect. 

-Functions / Advantages in applications? 

(1) HEC(hydroxyethyl cellulose)  in Paint and coatings

Good thickening                  Good dispersibility 

Better Boistability                Better stability in hot environment

Better color rendering         Good water retention

(2) HEC(hydroxyethyl cellulose)  in detergent

Provide good thickening         Stabilizer 

film-forming agent                  Good dispersant

(3) HEC(hydroxyethyl cellulose) in oil drilling

Improve stability of slurry          Stability in salt solution 

-Global Main HEC brands: 

Cellosize - Dow 

Hecellose - Lotte 

Tylose - Shin-etsu 

Natrosol - Ashland

-Maissen HEC specifications: 

JINAN MAISSEN NEW MATERIAL CO.,LTD is the leading cellulose ether producer in China. Products includes HPMC,MHEC,HEC.  Mainly HEC specifications' items as below: 

Welcome to contact with us for more informations: 

JINAN MAISSEN NEW MATERIAL CO.,LTD 

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