Transparency
High solution clarity helps maintain a clean and attractive appearance in transparent or semi-transparent personal care and household cleaning products. Thickening
Hydroxyethyl Methylcellulose
Daily Chemical Grade HEMC/MHEC
Daily Chemical Grade HEMC/MHEC is a non-ionic cellulose ether developed for personal care and household cleaning formulations. It is suitable for manufacturers of shampoos, body washes, liquid soaps, hand washes, detergents, and other liquid cleaning products. It provides efficient thickening, rheology control, suspension and formulation stability, helping achieve the desired viscosity, smooth texture, and consistent product appearance. With good water solubility and compatibility with commonly used formulation ingredients, it supports stable processing and consistent performance in daily chemical applications.
- Chemical Name
- Hydroxyethyl Methylcellulose
Product Advantages
Key Performance
Thickening
Effective viscosity build-up helps achieve the required consistency and body in shampoos, body washes, liquid soaps, detergents, and other liquid formulations.
Rheology Control
Proper rheology helps control product flow and consistency, improving dispensing, application feel, and overall handling performance.
Stability
Helps maintain uniform viscosity and formulation structure during storage, reducing separation and supporting consistent finished-product quality.
Water Solubility
Good dispersion and dissolution in water help achieve uniform viscosity development and improve formulation processing efficiency.
Compatibility
Good compatibility with commonly used formulation ingredients makes HEMC/MHEC easier to incorporate into different personal care and household cleaning systems.
Product Data
Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viscosity | 50,000–200,000 | mPa·s | 2% aqueous solution, 20°C |
| Transparency | ≥92 | % | 2% aqueous solution |
| PH Value | 5.0–8.0 | — | 1% aqueous solution |
| Moisture Content | ≤5.0 | % | Loss on drying |
| Ash Content | ≤5.0 | % | Residue after ignition |
| Particle Size | ≥98 | % | Passing 80 mesh |
| Water Solubility | Soluble | — | Forms a clear or translucent viscous solution |
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