What is hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose used for?

Hydroxyethyl cellulose Names Other names Cellulose, hydroxyethyl ether; Hydroxyethylcellulose; 2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose; Hyetellose; Natrosol; Cellosize Identifiers

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ECHA InfoCard 100.116.562 E number E (additional chemicals) UNII

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Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a gelling and thickening agent derived from cellulose. It is widely used in cosmetics, cleaning solutions, and other household products.[1] Hydroxyethyl cellulose and methyl cellulose are frequently used with hydrophobic drugs in capsule formulations, to improve the drugs' dissolution in the gastrointestinal fluids. This process is known as hydrophilization.[2]

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Hydroxyethyl cellulose is also used extensively in the oil and gas industry as a drilling mud additive under the name HEC as well in industrial applications, paint and coatings, ceramics, adhesives, emulsion polymerization, inks, construction, welding rods, pencils and joint fillers.

Hydroxyethyl cellulose can be one of the main ingredients in water-based personal lubricants. It is also a key ingredient in the formation of large bubbles as it possesses the ability to dissolve in water but also provide structural strength to the soap bubble. Among other similar chemicals, it is often used as slime (and gunge, in the UK).

Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is a commonly used thickener in paint & coating formulations. HEC thickeners are used in paint & coating formulations to increase the viscosity of the paint and to improve its flow and leveling properties.[3]

HEMC for tile adhesives is Brookfield Viscometer 75,000mPa.s, equivalent to NDJ viscosity 200,000 mPa.s.

The HEMC Brookfield Viscometer is a standard tool for measuring viscosity. It ranges from 0.1 to 100,000 mPa.s, with an accuracy of ±0.5%. The HEMC Brookfield viscometer is also available in models with higher viscosity ranges, such as the HEMC-100K, which ranges from 100,000 to 1,000,000 mPa.s.

Different applications require different levels of viscosity for cellulose ethers. Our team can provide the conversion chart between NDJ measurements and Brookfield viscometers. This chart ensures you&#;re using the proper amount of cellulose ether for your specific needs.

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The major difference between HPMC and HEMC is gel temperature.

HPMC at around 60°C~75°C and HEMC >80°C normally. It depends on different production technology as well. In summer, HEMC water retention capacity remains the same viscosity and dosage, especially in hot weather like in India. HPMC with lower gel temperature will lose thickening and water retention effect in a hot environment, therefore accelerating the hardening of mortar.

HPMC uses fine cotton as raw material to go through the alkalization process, plus etherification agents propylene oxide and methyl chloride, then formulate a non-ionic cellulose ether HPMC.

The production process of HEMC is similar to that of HPMC, the only difference is etherification agents, instead of propylene oxide and methyl chloride, HEMC uses ethylene oxide and methyl chloride. Because ethylene oxide requires more advanced production technology, and due to its storage condition, risk control, and less manufacturer, thus the price of HEMC is higher.

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