Attributes
| Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose (HEMC) | Chemical Name | Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose(HEMC) |
| Appearance | White or off-white powder | |
| Delayed Solubility | NO | |
| Moisture content | ≤5 % | |
| Ash content | ≤5 % | |
| Etherification(MS/DS) | 0.8-1.2/1.8-2.0 | |
| PH value | 6–8 | |
| Gel temperature | 75-85℃ | |
| Particle size | 99% pass 80 mesh | |
| Viscosity | 300-200,000 mPa.s (NDJ-1, 2% solution, 20ºC) | |
| 300-85,000 mPa.s(Brookfield-RV, 2% solution, 20ºC) |
Trade information
- minimum order quantity（MOQ）：1Ton
- supply ability：20000Ton/year
- Generally, it will be delivered in about 15 days.
- packing：25kg/bag with PE inner
Description
Methyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (MHEC) is a water-soluble polymer and a variant of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC), which is chemically modified from cellulose molecules. lt possesses properties that enhance viscosity, moisturization, and stability. MHEC finds widespread applications in cosmetics, construction materials, pharmaceuticals food, and various industrial sectors.
Applications
- Adhesive: Wallpaper adhesive,latex adhesives, plywood adhesive
- Binders: Welding rods, ceramic glaze, foundry cores
- Coatings:Latex paint, texture paint
- Construction: Joint cements, hydraulic cements, plaster, caulking compound and putty, printing inks,asphalt emulsions
