Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC)

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Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) is a non-ionic, water-soluble polymer that appears as a white, free-flowing granular powder. Derived from renewable natural extracts, HEC is a water-soluble, non-ionic polymer that finds application in various categories of personal care and household cleaning products. It dissolves in both cold and hot water, forming high-transparency solutions of varying viscosities. As a thickening agent, HEC remains stable across a broad pH range and is suitable for various formulations. It also has excellent salt tolerance and outstanding compatibility with surfactants.

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Application Areas

Coatings/Paints

HEC is suitable for water-based coatings, offering good emulsification, stability, water retention, and high dispersion rates. It helps coatings/paints achieve better rheological properties across different shear rates, making the final product smoother with enhanced anti-peeling and anti-slip properties.
Its good enzyme resistance, smoothness, and excellent thickening ability can effectively improve suspension effects.

Personal Care and Household Detergents

HEC is effective for film formation, adhesion, thickening, stabilization, and dispersion, making it suitable for shampoos, hair gels, neutralizers, conditioners, and cosmetics. Its thickening and protective colloid properties are beneficial in both liquid and solid detergent industries.
HEC dissolves quickly at high temperatures, which can speed up the production process and improve manufacturing efficiency.