What Are the Benefits of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose in Latex Paint

HEC is a thickener commonly used in latex paint coatings and has the following benefits:

Strong Versatility

HEC is non-ionic and can be used in a wide pH range (2-12). It can be mixed with the components in general latex paint (such as pigments, additives, soluble salts and electrolytes) without abnormal phenomena.

Good Construction

The paint thickened with HEC has pseudoplasticity, so it can be applied by brushing, roller coating, spraying and other construction methods. It has the advantages of labor saving, not easy to drip, hang and splash, and has good leveling property.

No Adverse Effect on the Coating Film

Due to the inconspicuous water surface tension characteristics of the HEC (CAS 9004 62 0) aqueous solution, it is not easy to foam during production and construction, and the tendency to produce volcanic cave pinholes is less.

Good Color Development

Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) has excellent miscibility to most colorants and binders, so that the formulated latex paint has good color consistency and stability.

Good Storage Stability

During the storage of the paint, it can maintain the dispersibility and suspension of the pigment, without the problems of floating and blooming. There is less water layer on the surface of the paint, and its viscosity is still relatively stable when the storage temperature changes.

As a non-ionic surfactant, hydroxyethyl cellulose China has the functions of thickening, suspending, binding, floating, film forming, dispersing, water retention and providing protective colloid.