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2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose, average Mw ~380000

Basic Information Description Application Features And Benefits
CAS 9004-62-0
Catalog Number ACM9004620-21
Molecular Weight average Mw ~380,000
Melting Point 288-290 °C (dec.)
Density 0.6 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Autoignition Temperature 725 °F
MDL Number MFCD00072770
NACRES NA.23
Packaging 25, 500 g in poly bottle
Quality Level 200
Storage Temperature 2-8°C
Description 2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is a water soluble biopolymer that is majorly used as a thickener and an adhesive. It has water retention which also includes good film forming ability for protective covering.
Non-ionic water soluble polymer. Aqueous solutions are pseudoplastic. Readily disperses without lumping.
Application Thickener, protective colloid, binder, stabilizer and suspending agent.
Features And Benefits Low toxicity and good biocompatibility

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