Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose
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Product Description
Product
Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose
CAS
9004-62-0
Formula
N/A
Synonym
HEC; Cellulose, hydroxyethyl ether; Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether; Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
Typical Product Specifications
pH
6.0-8.5 (1)
Insolubility
in org. solvs.
Melting Point
288-290 c (dec.)
Odor
wh. free-flowing powd., odorless, tasteless
Refractive Index
1.336
Solubility
hot or cold water
Notes
Viscosity modifier; Adds viscosity to drilling muds
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Use: BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, STABILISING,
Class
Gelling Agents , Commercial Chemicals , Viscosifiers , Drilling and Completion Fluids , Excipients - Food Colors - Binders and Tableting Aids
Industry
Pharmaceutical , Industrial Drilling , Oil and Gas Production , Drilling Fluid , Hydraulic Fracturing , Fracking
Functions
Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose
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Product Description
Product
Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose
CAS
9004-62-0
Formula
N/A
Synonym
HEC; Cellulose, hydroxyethyl ether; Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether; Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
Typical Product Specifications
pH
6.0-8.5 (1)
Insolubility
in org. solvs.
Melting Point
288-290 c (dec.)
Odor
wh. free-flowing powd., odorless, tasteless
Refractive Index
1.336
Solubility
hot or cold water
Notes
Viscosity modifier; Adds viscosity to drilling muds
Click here for more drilling fluid additives!
Use: BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, STABILISING,
Class
Gelling Agents , Commercial Chemicals , Viscosifiers , Drilling and Completion Fluids , Excipients - Food Colors - Binders and Tableting Aids
Industry
Pharmaceutical , Industrial Drilling , Oil and Gas Production , Drilling Fluid , Hydraulic Fracturing , Fracking
Functions