Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Ashland NATROSOL HE 3KB Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

Ashland NATROSOL HE 3KB is a high-quality all-in-one hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) aqueous thickener in the NATROSOL™ series. Custom-designed for precise rheology control of various architectural coatings, it features hydrophobically modified synergistic properties, with core advantages of high thickening efficiency and low sensitivity to system environment, comprehensively optimizing coating application and storage performance

Features Of Ashland NATROSOL HE 3KB Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

  1. All-in-One Rheology Control - Combines excellent thickening and leveling properties, precisely controlling coating rheology

  2. Broad Environmental Compatibility - Thickening efficiency slightly affected by pH and surfactants, strong system adaptability

  3. Application Performance Optimization - Enhances anti-splashing and anti-sagging properties, ensuring uniform and smooth paint film

  4. Efficient Cost Optimization - Reduces the dosage of associative thickeners, saving 5-10% dosage compared with traditional HBR products

Typical Applications Of Ashland NATROSOL HE 3KB Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

  1. Interior & Exterior Emulsion Paints - Used in interior flat paints and exterior elastic emulsion paints to optimize application and film-forming properties

  2. Aqueous Industrial Coatings - Used in aqueous wood paints and metal protective paints to regulate rheology and leveling

  3. Aqueous Waterproof Coatings - Used in aqueous polyurethane waterproof coatings to enhance anti-sagging and storage stability

  4. Low PVC Coating Systems - Used with AQUAFLOW XLS-525 to improve comprehensive coating performance

Specifications Of Ashland NATROSOL HE 3KB Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

Chemical TypeHydrophobically Modified Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HM HEC), non-ionic polymer
Physical FormWhite powder
Core CharacteristicsAll-in-one rheology control, broad environmental compatibility
Viscosity (1% aqueous solution)2500 - 5000 mPa·s
Moisture Content< 5 %
Ash Content (as Na₂SO₄)< 10 %
Aqueous Solution Specific Gravity1.38 g/ml
pH Value (1% aqueous solution)5.5 - 8.5
SolubilityEasily soluble in water to form transparent viscous solution; Insoluble in most organic solvents


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