Hydroxyethyl cellulose can be divided into two types:
One is industrial grade, mainly used in industrial coatings, mostly used in mortar and coatings as thickener. Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a natural polymer compound, which is widely used in cosmetics, medicine and industrial production. It has the following characteristics:
Thickening
Hydroxyethyl cellulose can effectively increase the viscosity and viscosity of liquids, making them easier to use and handle. This makes hydroxyethyl cellulose a common thickener in many fields such as cosmetics, hygiene products and coatings.
Stability
Hydroxyethyl cellulose shows good stability in various chemical environments. It does not undergo significant degradation and changes under high temperature and high pH conditions. This makes hydroxyethyl cellulose a reliable additive that can extend the service life and stability of products.
Solubility
Hydroxyethyl cellulose has good solubility in water, ethanol and other organic solvents. This allows it to be easily mixed with other ingredients for easy product manufacturing and handling.
Grades Referred To In This Note
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Ether for Seed Processing
A film former, suspension aid and binder for seed treatment, fertilizer and pesticide formulations.
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Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Ether for Fertilizer (Agricultural Grade)
A film former, suspension aid and binder for seed treatment, fertilizer and pesticide formulations.
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Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Ether for Gypsum
A water-retention agent and thickener in cement and gypsum based mixes.
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Where do the figures in this note come from?
They are the specification figures we publish for our own production: viscosity 300 to 200000 mPa.s, transmittance at least 80.0 percent, water content 5.0 percent maximum and ash content 6.0 percent maximum as sulfate.
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Put This Into Practice
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