HydroxyethyI Methylcellulose CAS#9032-42-2
Excellent Water Retention Performance: HEMC provides outstanding water retention properties, helping improve material stability and performance in construction applications.
Enhanced Adhesion Capability: It effectively improves adhesion, contributing to stronger bonding performance and better durability of finished products.
Superior Film-Forming Ability: HEMC exhibits excellent film-forming properties, making it suitable for various construction projects that require smooth and stable coatings.
Natural Cellulose-Based and Versatile Performance: Derived from natural polymer cellulose, HEMC is a non-ionic cellulose ether that offers similar benefits to other methylcellulose derivatives with broad application potential.
Product Description of Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose CAS#9032-42-2
Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose (HEMC), also known as methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (MHEC), is a non-ionic cellulose ether derived from natural polymer cellulose. HEMC powder offers many similar advantages to other methylcellulose derivatives.
With excellent water retention properties, HEMC cellulose helps enhance adhesion performance and improve material stability. It also provides outstanding film-forming ability, making it highly suitable for various construction applications.
Methyl 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose Chemical Properties
| density | 1.28-1.30 g/cm3 (20℃) |
| bulk density | 350kg/m3 |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | H2O: 20 mg/mL, soluble |
| form | powder |
| color | white to faint beige |
| Water Solubility | H2O: soluble 20mg/mL |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl methyl ether (9032-42-2) |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| Autoignition Temperature | >360 °C |
| HS Code | 3912 39 85 |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 2000 mg/kg |
Product Description of Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose CAS#9032-42-2
Methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (MHEC), also known as hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose (HEMC), is a non-ionic cellulose ether produced from natural renewable polymers such as wood pulp or refined cotton. It is derived through the modification of methylcellulose by introducing ethylene oxide.
HEMC is available as a white to off-white powder and remains odorless regardless of its color. It is considered safe for all animal species and environmentally friendly. Due to its excellent performance characteristics, HEMC is widely used in applications including tile adhesives, dry-mix mortars, joint fillers, wall putties/skim coats, self-leveling flooring compounds, gypsum plasters, and EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems).
