Description
2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose average Mv ~90,000, 250G
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CAS Number 9004-62-0
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MDL number MFCD00072770
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NACRES NA.23
General description
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.
Packaging
1 kg in poly bottle
250 g in poly bottle
Application
Thickener, protective colloid, binder, stabilizer and suspending agent.
Properties
Related Categories | Cellulose, Materials Science, Natural Polymers and Biopolymers, Polymer Science, Polymers |
autoignition temp. | 725 °F |
mol wt | average Mv ~90,000 |
extent of labeling | 2.5 mol per mol cellulose (M.S.) |
viscosity | 75-150 cP, 5 wt. % in H2O(25 °C, Brookfield, spindle #1) (30 rpm)(lit.) |
density | 0.6 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
storage temp. | room temp |
Safety Information
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
RIDADR
NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany
WGK 1
RTECS
FJ5958000
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable