Surface-Active Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Ether HEC

Surface - Active Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Ether HEC, that is, surface active hydroxyethyl cellulose ether, has a wide range of application fields. In the construction field, it is often used as a thickener and water retention agent. When building construction, such as the deployment of cement mortar, putty and other materials, good consistency and water retention properties are required. As the old saying goes, if the consistency of the mortar in the building is improper, or the bonding of the masonry is not strong, such as "the slurry of softstone is thick and strong, and the slender is scattered". HEC can make the mortar smoother when applied, and can prevent the rapid loss of moisture, ensure the normal progress of the cement hydration reaction, and make the building structure more stable. In the paint industry, HEC is also indispensable. It can adjust the rheological properties of the paint, so that the paint remains stable during storage, without precipitation and stratification, just like "static water, waves can not afford"; and when applied during construction, it can show good fluidity and leveling, so that the coating is uniform, such as "the surface of the coating, flat as a mirror", to improve the decoration and protection effect of the paint. Furthermore, in the field of daily chemical products, such as shampoo, shower gel and other products, HEC can be used as a thickener and stabilizer. It can make the product have a suitable consistency, improve the texture during use, and stabilize the formula system to ensure the quality of the product, just like "daily chemical agent, thick and stable". In the field of oil extraction, it can be used to prepare drilling fluid. It can increase the viscosity of drilling fluid, suspend rock cuttings, prevent the collapse of the well wall, "drilling fluid, sticky but hanging, solid wall to protect the well", to help the smooth development of oil extraction work. In addition, in the food industry, it also has its uses. It can be used as a food additive to improve the texture and stability of food, such as in jams, jellies and other products, to make its texture more uniform and delicate, and prolong the shelf life, just like "food preparation, uniform and stable quality".

Nowadays, there are surface-active hydroxyethyl cellulose ethers (HEC), which have obvious advantages compared with other seemingly similar products. First word thickening, HEC has excellent thickening ability. In many applications, such as coatings and inks, only a little addition can significantly improve the viscosity of the system. Compared with other thickeners, its dosage is saved and the effect is better. Others may need to be added in large quantities to achieve the same consistency, but this may cause other properties of the system to be damaged. HEC has no such fear and can precisely adjust the consistency to meet various needs. In terms of solubility, HEC has excellent solubility. Whether cold water or hot water, it can dissolve quickly to form a uniform and stable solution. In contrast to other similar products, some of them have poor solubility in cold water and need to be heated to help dissolve, which is both time-consuming and energy-consuming in actual operation. The characteristics of HEC's instant dissolution in cold water greatly facilitate the production process and improve the operation efficiency. Furthermore, its stability is strong. HEC can maintain good performance at different temperatures and pH environments. Under high temperature conditions, other products may show a decrease in viscosity and performance deterioration, while HEC can remain stable. In the extreme pH range, it can also exist stably, without precipitation, flocculation, etc., to ensure the stable operation of the system for a long time. repeated its surface activity, HEC has unique surface activity. In the emulsion and suspension system, it can effectively reduce the surface tension, promote the uniform dispersion of various ingredients, and prevent agglomeration and delamination. This is not enough for many similar products, and can significantly improve product quality and stability. In summary, surfactant hydroxyethyl cellulose ether (HEC) has obvious advantages in thickening, solubility, stability and surface activity compared with other similar products, so it can be widely used in many fields.

Surface - Active Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Ether HEC is a unique material with many outstanding properties. It can quickly swell and dissolve in water to form a uniform, highly transparent viscous solution, which makes it useful in many fields. Looking at its thickening ability, it is outstanding. In many water-based systems, only a little HEC needs to be added to significantly increase the viscosity of the system. Just like the ancient ink mixing, with some additives, the thickness of the ink is suitable, and the painting and calligraphy can be handy. In the paint, ink and other industries, HEC can regulate the rheological properties of the fluid by virtue of its thickening ability, making the coating more uniform, avoiding the risk of sagging and precipitation, as if to create a solid barrier to product quality. Furthermore, HEC has excellent suspension stability effect. In the suspension system, it can make the solid particles evenly dispersed and maintain the suspension state for a long time without settling. This situation is similar to the ancient alchemy, all kinds of medicinal stones need to be evenly mixed in order to refine high-quality medicinal pills. In products such as pesticide suspensions, HEC can ensure uniform distribution of active ingredients and improve the stability and durability of the efficacy. Its surface activity should not be underestimated. HEC can reduce the surface tension of the liquid and enhance the wetting and spreading ability of the liquid to the solid surface. Like spring rain, it can make the liquid better affinity with the surface of the contact. In the cosmetics industry, it can promote skin care products to better fit the skin and improve the absorption effect; in the construction industry, it can enhance the bonding force between building materials and the base layer. In addition, HEC also has good salt resistance and chemical stability. Even in an environment containing a certain amount of salt or chemicals, it can still maintain its original properties. Like a tough person, it can stick to its own character in a complex and changeable environment, so it can play its role stably in many special working conditions or formula systems.

Surface - Active Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Ether HEC is a very important substance. During storage and transportation, many matters need to be paid attention to. Its storage place must be dry and well ventilated. The cover HEC is hydrophilic. If it is in a humid place, it is very susceptible to moisture and agglomeration, which will damage its quality and performance. For example, in the rainy season in the south, if the humidity of the storage environment is not well controlled, the solubility of HEC may not be as good as before after being damp, and it may not achieve the expected effect when applied. The temperature should not be underestimated. It should be stored in a room with high temperature and hot topics. Under high temperatures, HEC may undergo chemical reactions such as degradation, causing its molecular structure to be damaged, which in turn affects its thickening, emulsification and other effects. There have been instances where in summer, a warehouse did not properly control the temperature, causing the storage temperature of HEC to be too high, and the thickening effect was greatly weakened during subsequent use. During transportation, also ensure that the packaging is intact. If the packaging is damaged, not only is it easy to cause the product to get damp, but impurities may also be mixed in, affecting the purity of the product. For example, on a bumpy transportation road, if there are cracks in the packaging, impurities such as dust may take the opportunity to enter, which will reduce the quality of HEC. In addition, it needs to be stored and transported separately from other chemicals. Because HEC may react with certain chemicals, its performance will be reduced. For example, strong acid and alkali chemicals cannot be placed with HEC to prevent uncontrollable chemical reactions that endanger transportation safety and product quality. In short, during the storage and transportation of Surface - Active Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Ether HEC, high attention must be paid to the temperature and humidity of the environment, the integrity of the packaging, and the isolation of chemicals to ensure that its quality is not damaged.

The price range of Surface - Active Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Ether HEC is difficult to determine. Due to many reasons, it covers changes in market supply and demand, quality differences, and different origins, and times change, and prices are also different. In the past, if you look at ancient books such as "Tiangong Kaiwu", although the price of HEC is not directly stated, the price of natural things is often tied to cost and scarcity. In today's world, if HEC is an ordinary industrial grade and the market supply is sufficient, the price per kilogram may be in the tens of yuan. However, if it is a high-purity, special grade, suitable for fine fields such as medicine and high-end cosmetics, the price should be much higher than this, or hundreds of yuan per kilogram. In terms of HEC for industrial use that is common to the public, when purchasing in bulk, the price may be between 50 yuan and 150 yuan per kilogram. This price is also not constant. When there is a shortage of raw materials and a surge in demand, the price will rise; on the contrary, if the supply is abundant and the demand is flat, the price may drop. For HEC used in special high-end industries, due to its strict quality requirements and complex process, the price can reach hundreds of yuan per kilogram, or even higher. It is difficult to determine the specific number.