Description
2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose
average Mv ~90,000
Synonym(s):
Cellulose hydroxyethyl ether
CAS Number:
9004-62-0
MDL number:
MFCD00072770
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
Properties
form
powder
Quality Level
100
autoignition temp.
725 °F
mol wt
average Mv ~90,000
extent of labeling
2.5 mol per mol cellulose (M.S.)
viscosity
100-180 cP(lit.)
density
0.6 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
InChI
1S/C29H52O21/c1-10-15(34)16(35)24(13(8-33)45-10)49-28-20(39)18(37)25(50-29-26(43-5-4-30)21(40)23(42-3)12(7-32)47-29)14(48-28)9-44-27-19(38)17(36)22(41-2)11(6-31)46-27/h10-40H,4-9H2,1-3H3
InChI key
CWSZBVAUYPTXTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is a water soluble biopolymer that is majorly used as a thickener and an adhesive. It has water retention properties and good film forming ability for protective covering.[1][2]
Non-ionic water soluble polymer. Aqueous solutions are pseudoplastic. Readily disperses without lumping.
Application
Thickener, protective colloid, binder, stabilizer and suspending agent.
Safety Information
wgk_germany
WGK 1
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)