BOTAI HEC is produced by reacting alkali cellulose with ethylene oxide, yielding a non-ionic polymer with superior salt tolerance and shear-thinning behavior. Ideal for latex paints, cosmetics, and oilfield fluids, it delivers efficient thickening, smooth flow, and stability in high-electrolyte environments without thermal gelation.
Viscosity: 700-1500
Viscosity: 1500-2400
Viscosity: 2400-3300
Viscosity: 4000-6000
Viscosity: 300-500
Viscosity: 1500-2500
Viscosity: 4500-6500
1. Salt-Tolerant Thickening：
HEC maintains stable viscosity even in high-electrolyte systems (e.g., 20% NaCl), enabling reliable performance in latex paints, drilling fluids, and detergents where ionic additives cause competitive thickeners (e.g., CMC) to fail.
2. Zero Thermal Gelation：
Unlike HPMC/HEMC, HEC solutions exhibit no gelation upon heating (up to 90°C), ensuring consistent viscosity during high-temperature processes like coating production or oilfield operations.
3.Exceptional Shear-Thinning Behavior：
Delivers high pseudoplasticity:
Low viscosity under high shear (smooth spraying/brushing),
Instant viscosity recovery at rest (prevents sagging on vertical surfaces).
Meets ASTM D4287 coating rheology standards.
4. Superior Pigment Stabilization：
Effectively suspends solids (e.g., TiO₂, fillers) in coatings and cosmetics, eliminating sedimentation and extending shelf life by 12+ months without syneresis.
5.Bio-Safety & Film Formation：
GRAS/FDA/ECOCERT certified for:
Personal care: Forms flexible, non-tacky films in shampoos (enhances shine),
Pharma: Serves as non-irritating thickener in ophthalmic gels (USP-NF compliant).
6. Rapid Cold/Hot Water Solubility：
Dissolves instantly in both cold and hot water (≤80°C), reducing energy consumption by 30% vs. MC/HPMC in industrial processes.
Factory direct supply
Quality assurance
Strong compatibility
Multiple certifications
Professional R&D team
24H after-sales support
– ISO 9001 & EU REACH certification
Botai Chemical has been innovating for many years and has obtained a number of independent research and development patents and international certifications, which helps people live a healthy life and helps you purchase without worries!
Packing:
• 25 KG bag
• 500 kg/pallet (4 bags/layer)
• Customized packaging
Storage method: Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place, avoid direct sunlight.
Shelf life: 2 years from the date of production
We always insist on being driven by technological innovation, continue to increase R&D investment, focus on the optimization of green and environmentally friendly production processes of products, and have obtained more than 20 international certifications and national patents such as ISO9001 and EU REACH.
• Factory area: 60,000㎡
• Production capacity: 50,000T
• Samples: Based on ISO 9001 sampling specifications, we provide real-time random samples of the production line to ensure you have no worries when purchasing
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