Enhance Your Formulations with Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC)
Experience superior thickening and stabilization for detergents, coatings, and more.
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Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) is a versatile non-ionic, water-soluble polymer that serves as a highly effective thickener, stabilizer, and rheology modifier. Derived from cellulose, it offers excellent performance in aqueous systems.
- Discover the power of hydroxyethyl cellulose thickener for liquid soap and detergents, ensuring optimal consistency and texture for your cleaning products.
- Leverage HEC as a reliable water-soluble polymer for coatings, enhancing application properties and finish quality.
- Utilize its non-ionic nature as a non ionic thickener for personal care products, ensuring compatibility and mildness.
- Explore the benefits of hydroxyethyl cellulose oil drilling additive for improved fluid performance and efficiency.
Product Advantages
Exceptional Thickening Power
Achieve desired viscosity with our HEC, providing advanced thickening ability that improves suspension rate and formulation stability.
Broad Compatibility
As a non-ionic cellulose ether, HEC offers wide compatibility with other ingredients, making it ideal for complex formulations in paints and cosmetics.
Enhanced Stability
Benefit from HEC's stability across a wide pH range and its resistance to biological and chemical degradation, crucial for long shelf-life products.
Key Applications
Detergents and Home Care
HEC is an effective thickener and stabilizer in shampoos, body washes, and liquid detergents, improving product texture and foam stability.
Paints and Coatings
Used in water-based paints, HEC provides excellent emulsification, dispersion, and water retention, leading to smooth leveling and good anti-peeling properties.
Personal Care and Cosmetics
Its film-forming and thickening properties make HEC valuable in creams, lotions, hair sprays, and serums for improved texture and application.
Oil and Gas Industry
Functioning as a viscosifier, HEC enhances drilling fluid performance, contributing to efficient oil and gas extraction operations.