HEC Introduction

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) is a versatile, non-ionic water-soluble polymer prized for its superior thickening, suspension, and water retention capabilities.

It plays a critical role in water-based paints as a primary thickener and stabilizer. In oil and gas drilling, HEC is essential for controlling fluid loss and suspending solid particles in drilling fluids. Beyond these core applications, it is also widely used as a modifier in building materials (e.g., tile adhesives), a viscosity regulator in personal care products, and a sizing agent in textiles.

Its excellent performance and compatibility make HEC an indispensable additive across these key industries.

Paints & Coatings

Oil Drilling

Personal & Home Care

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HEC Grades in Paints & Coatings

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) is a versatile, water-soluble cellulose ether widely used in water-based paints and coatings. It provides excellent thickening, rheology control, and water retention, improving paint consistency, application performance, and storage stability.

HEC helps maintain uniform pigment dispersion, prevents settling, and enhances sag resistance for smooth, even coatings. With excellent compatibility, enzyme resistance, and viscosity stability, it is suitable for both interior and exterior paints, delivering consistent performance and reliable formulation quality.

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）

HEC Grades in Oilfield

Our HEC is specially developed for oilfield drilling applications, providing reliable viscosity and effective fluid-loss control under demanding conditions, including high temperatures and saline environments. Its excellent performance helps maintain stable drilling fluid properties and supports efficient drilling operations.

With exceptional enzyme resistance and viscosity stability, our HEC ensures reliable performance in challenging drilling environments. Strict batch-to-batch quality control guarantees consistent product quality and dependable results for various drilling fluid formulations.

Type	Viscosity/Brookfield	Advantage	Recomendations
HE OL300	250-450 mPa.s	Excellent shear-thinning & fluid-loss control	Routine Drilling,Reservoir Drilling, General Hole Cleaning, Inhibitive Muds
HEC OL100000	40000-50000 mPa.s	Extremely high initial viscosity and gel strength	Large-Diameter Holes, Complex Wellbores, Special Operations, Emergency Treatment

HEC Grades in Personal & Home Care Products

Our HEC is an ideal thickener and stabilizer for personal care products, providing effective viscosity building, rich texture, and smooth application in shampoos, body washes, and lotions. Its excellent electrolyte tolerance and pH stability ensure consistent performance across various formulations.

Grade	Viscosity/Brookfield	Advantage	Recomendation
HE PC300	250-450 mPa.s	Thickener, stabilizer & film-former	Home and personal care products
HE PC2000	1500-3000 mPa.s	Thickener, stabilizer & film-former	Home and personal care products
HE PC60000	20000-40000 mPa.s	Thickener, stabilizer & film-former	Home and personal care products
HE PC100000	40000-50000 mPa.s	Thickener, stabilizer & film-former	Home and personal care products