Hydroxyethylcellulose(HEMC),chemical formula(C2H6O2)n,is a white or light yellow,odorless,non-toxic fibrous or powdery solid,prepared by etherification reaction of alkaline cellulose and ethylene oxide(orchloroethanol),is a non-ionic soluble cellulose ether.
Characters
1.Large range of solubility and viscosity characteristics,and non-thermogelling;
2.Excellent colloidal thickener
3.Strong water retention capacity and good flow regulation.4.The dispersion ability is weak,but the ability to protect the colloid is strong.
Application areas
Used as adhesive,surfactant,colloidal protectant,dispersant,emulsifier and dispersion stabilizer.It has a wide range of applications in coatings,inks,fibers,dyeing,papermaking,cosmetics,pesticides,mineral processing,oil recovery and medicine.