Hydroxyethyl Cellulose – HEC
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose HEC is a non-ionic, water-soluble polymer family with the ability to thicken, suspend, bind, stabilize, disperse, form films, emulsify, retain water, and offer protective colloid activity. These exclusive materials can be utilized to create solutions with a wide range of viscosities, from moderate viscosity with normal colloidal characteristics to maximum viscosity with little dissolved particles.
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) is a non-ionic, water-soluble polymer family with the ability to thicken, suspend, bind, stabilize, disperse, form films, emulsify, retain water, and offer protective colloid activity. These exclusive materials can be utilized to create solutions with a wide range of viscosities, from moderate viscosity with normal colloidal characteristics to maximum viscosity with little dissolved particles.
It is very efficient in the presence of electrolytes and acids since it is water-soluble and nonionic. It has a pleasant skin sensation, viscosity, and stability. When correctly handled, it yields translucent compositions with no clumping.
Benefits of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC)
- Extra purification to minimize ash content
- Superior salt tolerance
- Ability to make clear formulations by imparting slip and lubricity
- Emulsion systems are stabilized.
- Surface-treated to help with water assimilation
- Vegan friendly
Inci: Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
Solubility: Aqua (Water)
Appearance: Off White Granular Cream Colored Powder
Usage Rate: 1% to 3%
Ionicity: Non- Ionic
pH Stability: 4 to 10
Grade: 250 HHR CS
Thermal Stability: Stable
Storage: Store in a Tightly Sealed container and keep away from Air, Heat, and Moisture.
Applications: Serums, Lotions, Creams, Surfactant Systems.
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