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HEC for Paints & Coatings

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) is a bio-stable cellulose ether thickener specifically engineered for aqueous architectural coating formulations. Sourced from natural polymers, it is a green, non-toxic, and readily biodegradable product, making it an eco-friendly and low-carbon choice ideal for various residential and commercial architectural paints and coatings.

It is suitable for coating systems based on a wide range of emulsions, including Styrene Acrylic (SA), Pure Acrylic (PA), Vinyl Acetate Ethylene (VAE), Silicone Acrylic, and Terpolymer emulsions.

Type Viscosity/Brookfield Advantages Recommendation
HE B300 400-600 mPa.s Bio-stable, Excellent leveling Emulsion,Adhesive,Paints,Self-leveling
HE B6000 4000-10000 mPa.s Bio-stable, Good workability Emulsion,Adhesive,Paints
HE B30000 10000-20000 mPa.s Bio-stable, Good workability Exterior & Interior Paints
HE B60000 20000-40000 mPa.s Bio-stable, Good thickening efficiency Exterior & Interior Paints
HE B100000 40000-50000 mPa.s Bio-stable, Good thickening efficiency Exterior & Interior Paints
HE 300 Plus 2000-6000 mPa.s Bio-stable, Hydrophobic modified Exterior & Interior Paints ( Spatter resistance)
Type Viscosity/Brookfield Advantages Recommendation
HE 100000 50000-60000 mPa.s Good workability Exterior & Interior Paints
HE 150000 60000-70000 mPa.s High viscosity Exterior & Interior Paints
HE 200000 70000-80000 mPa.s Extremely high viscosity Exterior & Interior Paints