1. Thickening effect
HEC is a highly efficient thickener that can significantly increase the viscosity of water-based paints, improve their rheological properties, and prevent the paint from stratification or precipitation during storage and construction.
2. Stabilizing effect
HEC helps stabilize the pigments and fillers in the paint, prevents them from settling and agglomerating, and thus maintains the uniformity and stability of the paint.
3. Water retention effect
HEC has good water retention properties, can delay the evaporation of water in the paint, prolong the open time of the paint, and facilitate construction operations, especially in high temperature or low humidity environments.
4. Improved leveling
HEC can improve the leveling of the paint, so that the paint forms a smooth and uniform coating after construction, reducing brush marks and roller marks.
5. Enhanced adhesion
HEC can improve the adhesion of the paint to the substrate, enhance the durability and peeling resistance of the coating.
6. Anti-mildew and antibacterial
HEC has certain anti-mildew and antibacterial properties, which can inhibit the growth of microorganisms in the paint and extend the service life of the paint.
7. Environmental protection
HEC is a water-soluble polymer, non-toxic and harmless, meets environmental protection requirements, and is suitable for environmentally friendly water-based coatings.
8. Compatibility with other ingredients
HEC has good compatibility with other ingredients in water-based coatings (such as emulsions, pigments, fillers, etc.), and will not cause adverse reactions or affect the performance of the coating.
Application areas
HEC is widely used in architectural coatings, industrial coatings, wood coatings, paper coatings and other fields, and is an indispensable and important additive in water-based coatings.
Summary
HEC mainly plays the role of thickening, stabilizing, retaining water, improving leveling, and enhancing adhesion in water-based coatings. At the same time, it is environmentally friendly and has good compatibility. It is an important component in the formulation of water-based coatings.
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