HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

Chemical Formula:

(C₆H₁₂O₅)ₙ

CAS Number:

9004-62-0

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HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

Chemical Formula:

(C₆H₁₂O₅)ₙ

CAS Number:

9004-62-0

Hydroxyethylcellulose is a non-ionic, water-soluble polymer derived from cellulose.

Characteristics

Molar Weight

Variable

Melting Point

Not applicable

Boiling Point

Not applicable

Solubility

Freely soluble in cold or hot water; insoluble in organic solvents

Density

~0.45–0.60 g/cm³

Forms

white to slightly yellowish powder

Odor

Neutral to slight characteristic odor

USES AND APPLICATIONS

Key applications

Provides consistent thickening performance in solutions.
Improves stability of liquid formulations effectively.
Enhances texture and spreadability in products.
Supports controlled release in various systems.
Offers excellent film-forming capabilities overall.

Industries

Personal care and cosmetics.
Household cleaning products.
Construction materials and paints.
Oilfield chemicals and drilling fluids.
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations.

Synonyms

HEC, Cellulose hydroxyethyl ether, Hydroxyethyl ether of cellulose

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