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

Yoshida HEC 20W Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

Yoshida HEC 20W Hydroxyethyl Cellulose is a premium non-ionic water-soluble polymer from Yoshida’s HEC series, offering excellent thickening, suspension, and film-forming properties. Widely used in paints, coatings, adhesives, and personal care formulations, it ensures high viscosity stability, low salt sensitivity, and smooth rheology control under varying pH and temperature conditions.
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  • yoshida hec 20w hydroxyethyl cellulose_bc331715

Features Of Yoshida HEC 20W Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

  1. High viscosity performance with excellent water solubility and rapid hydration kinetics.

  2. Outstanding film-forming capability and improved adhesion in aqueous systems.

  3. Enhanced rheology control and superior suspension stability for solid particles.

  4. Good compatibility with common surfactants, electrolytes, and other cellulose ethers.

  5. pH-stable across broad range (pH 3–11), maintaining consistent thickening efficiency.

Typical Applications Of Yoshida HEC 20W Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

  1. Water-based architectural coatings and interior/exterior paints.

  2. Cement-based tile adhesives and self-leveling underlayments.

  3. Personal care formulations including shampoos, conditioners, and gels.

  4. Pharmaceutical suspensions and oral liquid dosage forms.

  5. Oilfield drilling fluids and cement slurry additives.

Specifications Of Yoshida HEC 20W Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

Chemical TypeNon-ionic cellulose ether
Product FormWhite to off-white free-flowing powder
AppearanceFree of visible foreign matter
Viscosity (2% aqueous solution, 20°C)18,000–22,000 mPa·s
Substitution (MS)2.0–2.5
Moisture Content≤5.0% (w/w)
SolubilityFully soluble in cold water; forms clear, low-foaming solutions
Heavy Metals (as Pb)≤20 ppm


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