Hydroxyethyl Cellulose For paint and coating

What’s Hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) benefits for paint and coating?

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose HEC is the most commonly used thickener in Latex painting. In addition to thickening to the latex paint, Hydroxyethylcellulose has functions of emulsifying, dispersing, stabilizing and water-retaining. It is characterized by the significant thickening effect, excellent color development, film forming and storage stability. Hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) is nonionic cellulose ether which can be used in a wide range of pH values. It has good compatibility with other material, such as pigment, auxiliaries, fillers and salts, good workability and leveling performance. Applicating methods including brushing, rolling and spraying could be used. HEC powder also have good workability and leveling effect. Having been applied, it is not easy to drip, sag or spatter.

What is Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Powder mainly features in Various paint application?

1. Thickening Agent :Hydroxyethyl Cellulose can increase the viscosity of the paint, prevent the paint from sagging during the construction process, and ensure the uniform distribution of the paint and good constructio performance

2. Stabilizing effet: Hydroxyethyl Cellulose HEC can improve the stability of the paint, avoid pigment sedimentation and stratification and ensure the quality consistency of paint during storage

Hydroxyethy Cellulose Powder Specification:

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During Storage, please have to protect the product contact with moisture,prolonged storage at temperature above 30℃,carefully store it in a warehouse that provides cool and dry conditions.