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Molecular formula:C29H52O21
Molecular weight：0
EINECS：618-387-5
Synonyms:2-hydroxyethylcelluloseether; ah15; aw15(polysaccharide); aw15[polysaccharide]; bl15; cellosize; TRC20_Addresserngealstheappearanceboard
What is Hydroxyethyl Cellulose？
Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a white to light yellow fibrous or powdery solid, non-toxic, tasteless, and easily soluble in water. It is insoluble in general organic solvents. It has the properties of thickening, suspending, bonding, emulsifying, dispersing, and retaining moisture. Solutions with different viscosity ranges can be prepared. It has an exceptionally good salt solubility in electrolytes. Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a white or light yellow odorless, tasteless, and easy-flowing powder. It is soluble in both cold and hot water, and generally insoluble in most organic solvents. The viscosity changes little when the pH value is in the range of 2-12, but the viscosity decreases beyond this range.
Specification
| Item | Standard
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| Min. | Max. | |
| Appearance | White to slightly off-white powder | |
| Solubility | soluble in hotwater and in cold water,giving a colloidal solution,practically insoluble in alcohol and in most organic solvent | |
| Identification A to C | Positive | |
| Residue on Ignition,% | 0.0 | 5 |
| PH (in 1% solution) | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| Loss on dry (%, as packed): | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| Heavy Metals, μg/g | 0 | 20 |
| Lead, μg/g | 0 | 10 |
Application
1. Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is a non-ionic soluble cellulose ether with good thickening, suspension, dispersion, emulsification, adhesion, film formation, moisture protection and protective colloid properties. Due to its unique physical and chemical properties, HEC is widely used in many fields, including but not limited to oil extraction, coatings, construction, pharmaceutical food, textiles, papermaking and polymer polymerization.
2. In the pharmaceutical field, in addition to being a thickener and protective agent, hydroxyethyl cellulose also has the effects of moisturizing, hydrating, anti-aging, skin cleaning, and removing melanin. It is suitable for making eye drops, nasal sprays, oral solutions, etc. It can increase the viscosity of the drug, improve the absorption rate of the drug in the body, and increase the stability of the drug to prevent drug decomposition and oxidation.
3. In the cosmetics industry, HEC is widely used in the manufacture of shampoo, conditioner, cream, lotion and other products. It can adjust the viscosity and texture of cosmetics to make them easier to apply and absorb. At the same time, it also has a moisturizing effect, can lock in moisture, and prevent skin dryness and cracking.
4. In addition, hydroxyethyl cellulose is mainly used as a thickener, colorant and preservative in the food industry, which can increase the viscosity and texture of food and improve the taste and quality of food. It can also be used as an emulsifier and stabilizer to prevent food stratification and precipitation.
5. Regarding the acidity and alkalinity of hydroxyethyl cellulose, since it belongs to the non-ionic cellulose ether class, it is neither acidic nor alkaline. Its chemical formula is (C2H6O2)n, with good solubility, stability and thickening properties, and plays an important role in a variety of application fields.
Packing
25kg/Drum, or as per customer’s requirements
Synonyms
2-hydroxyethylcelluloseether; ah15; aw15(polysaccharide); aw15[polysaccharide]; bl15; cellosize; TRC20_Addresserngealstheappearanceboard; 5-[6-[[3,4-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyoxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-5-[4-hydroxy-3-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-6-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyoxan-2-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyloxane-3,4-diol
