hydroxyethyl cellulose

polymer

Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer derived from cellulose, modified with hydroxyethyl side chains to enhance solubility and rheological control. It is widely used in construction, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and coatings as a thickener, binder, and stabilizer, valued for its ability to control viscosity, improve workability, and provide consistent performance across diverse formulations without compromising environmental compatibility.

construction mortars and adhesivespersonal care formulationspharmaceutical suspensionscoating rheology controljoint compound and spacklingwater-based paint thickening

Compliance & Regulations

?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)	395.7	K	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

hydroxyethyl cellulose

Thermal Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility