Product Information

 

Product Name

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

Synonyms

HEC

CAS Number

9004-62-0

Appearance

White to cream colored free flowing powder

 

Specifications

 

CMC 4000 (Grade A)

 

   Grade

USP/FCC (Food Grade)

   Purity (dry basis)

>= 99.5 %

   Moisture

<= 8 %

   pH (1% solution)

6.0 – 8.5

   Viscosity (1% solution)

4000 – 5000 cP

   Degree of Substitution

0.7 – 0.9

CMC 3000 (Grade B)

 

   Grade

USP/FCC (Food Grade)

   Purity (dry basis)

>= 99.5 %

   Moisture

<= 8 %

   pH (1% solution)

6.0 – 8.5

   Viscosity (1% solution)

3000 – 4000 cP

   Degree of Substitution

0.7 – 0.9

CMC 2000 (Grade C)

 

   Grade

USP/FCC (Food Grade)

   Purity (dry basis)

>= 99.0 %

   Moisture

<= 8 %

   pH (1% solution)

6.0

   Viscosity (1% solution)

2000 – 3000 cP

   Degree of Substitution

0.7 – 0.9

 

Packing Options

 

25 kg net bags

Other packing options are available upon request

 

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