Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

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Application
It is mainly used as adhesive protective gelatin, thicker agent and stabilizing agent as well as additives to make emulsion, frozen gelatin, lotion, eye clear agent, suppository and tablets. HEC is also used for hydrophilic colloid, framework. Material, ready-made framework controlled release agent, and stabilizing agent in foodstuff. Used in oil field as dispersant or viscosifier
Description
Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a gelling and thickening agent derived from cellulose. It is widely used in cosmetics, cleaning solutions, and other household products. Hydroxyethyl cellulose and methyl cellulose are frequently used with hydrophobic drugs in capsule formulations, to improve the drugs' dissolution in the gastrointestinal fluids. This process is known as hydrophilization.

Product Properties

Set 1

CAS
9004-62-0
Chemical Formula
proprietary blend
Appearance/State
White to off-white powder
Melting point
°C
140

Packaging

Package Type
Weight/Volume per Package
Bag
25 kg

Pricing

Unit
-
Currency
-
Value
-

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General Info

Listing Type
Product
Published
Jul 18, 2022
Last Edited
Jul 18, 2022
Categories
Chemicals
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