MHEC
MHEC stands for Methyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose. It is a modified cellulose ether and is commonly used as an additive in various industries, MHEC offers unique properties and benefits that make it suitable for specific applications.
Construction Industry: MHEC is widely used in cement-based products, such as tile adhesives, mortars, and renders. It acts as a thickener, water retention agent, and rheology modifier, improving workability, adhesion, and open time of the construction materials.
Coatings Industry: MHEC is used in water-based coatings, including paints, primers, and sealants. It functions as a thickener, stabilizer, and rheology modifier, enhancing viscosity control, leveling, and film formation.
Personal Care Products: MHEC is utilized in various personal care products, such as shampoos, conditioners, and lotions. It acts as a thickener, emulsion stabilizer, and film-forming agent, providing texture, stability, and improved sensory properties
Benefits:
Rheology Control: MHEC offers excellent rheology control, allowing for precise viscosity adjustment and improved flow properties. It helps prevent sagging, dripping, and splattering, ensuring better application and leveling.
Water Retention: MHEC has high water-holding capacity, which helps to retain moisture in construction materials and coatings. This property improves workability, reduces cracking, and enhances adhesion.
Improved Adhesion: MHEC enhances the adhesion of coatings and construction materials to various substrates, promoting better bonding and durability.
Stability: MHEC acts as a stabilizer, preventing the settling or separation of pigments and other solid particles in coatings and construction materials. It helps maintain the stability and homogeneity of the formulations over time.
We offer MHEC with a variety of methoxy- and hydroxyethyl- content and viscosity profiles, enabling formulators to work with products to achieve the ideal qualities.