Highly effective thickener providing excellent viscosity build-up in aqueous systems.
Outstanding water retention capacity, minimizing sag and enhancing workability in cementitious and coating formulations.
Good compatibility with common surfactants, electrolytes, and other cellulose ethers.
Non-ionic nature ensures stable performance across a broad pH range (3–11).
Low foam generation, supporting efficient high-shear mixing and application processes.
Cement-based tile adhesives and grouts.
Exterior insulation finishing systems (EIFS) base coats and renders.
Water-based architectural paints and interior wall coatings.
Self-leveling underlayments and floor screeds.
Oilfield drilling fluids requiring rheology control and fluid loss prevention.
| Chemical Type | Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) |
| Product Form | White to off-white free-flowing powder |
| Appearance | Free-flowing granular or fine powder |
| Viscosity (1% aqueous solution, 20°C) | Approx. 100,000 mPa·s |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 5.0% (w/w) |
| pH (1% solution, 25°C) | 6.0 – 8.5 |
| Solubility | Readily soluble in cold water; forms clear, viscous solutions |
| Substitution (DS) | 1.7 – 2.2 |
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