HEC (Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose)

As a trusted manufacturer and exporter of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC), we deliver top-grade cellulose ether solutions tailored for construction, coatings, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and oilfield applications. Our HEC is engineered to provide superior thickening, water retention, and stability, ensuring optimal performance in your formulations.

Why Choose Our HEC for Your Business?

Exceptional Quality: Manufactured under strict GMP & ISO standards for consistent purity and performance.

Customized Solutions: Available in multiple viscosity grades to meet your specific industry needs.

Global Supply Chain: Reliable production capacity (40,000+ MT/year) ensures timely delivery worldwide.

Technical Support: Our R&D team provides formulation guidance & troubleshooting for your projects.

Competitive Pricing: Cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.

Uses of Powder Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC)

Powder Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) is a versatile water-soluble polymer widely employed across multiple industries due to its exceptional thickening, stabilizing, and water-retention properties. In the construction sector, HEC serves as a crucial additive in cement-based products, where it significantly improves workability and prolongs open time while preventing premature moisture loss that could compromise curing. The material's pseudoplastic rheology makes it particularly valuable in tile adhesives and self-leveling compounds, where it maintains viscosity under low shear but allows easy application when worked.

Within the coatings industry, HEC functions as an efficient thickener for water-based paints, providing superior sag resistance during application while ensuring even pigment distribution and improved brushability. Its compatibility with various emulsion systems makes it a preferred choice for formulating stable architectural coatings with controlled viscosity profiles. The personal care industry extensively utilizes HEC in cosmetic formulations, where it enhances the texture of shampoos, lotions, and creams while providing desirable sensory characteristics without leaving residue.

Pharmaceutical applications benefit from HEC's non-toxic nature and controlled hydration properties, employing it as a binder in tablet formulations and viscosity modifier in ophthalmic solutions. The oilfield industry incorporates HEC in drilling fluids for its ability to control fluid loss and maintain wellbore stability. Across all applications, HEC demonstrates excellent salt tolerance and pH stability, performing reliably in formulations ranging from acidic to strongly alkaline environments. Its modified cellulose structure offers consistent performance with minimal impact from temperature variations, making it suitable for products exposed to diverse climatic conditions.

Key Advantages of Our HEC

Superior Rheology Control: Provides excellent viscosity adjustment in aqueous systems
Outstanding Water Retention: Maintains optimal moisture for consistent product performance
Salt Tolerance: Performs reliably in high-electrolyte formulations
pH Stability (2-12): Suitable for both acidic and alkaline environments
Thermal Stability: Maintains functionality across wide temperature ranges
Biodegradable & Eco-Friendly: Meets global sustainability requirements