Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Ether Hec for Latex Paint

Hydroxyethyl cellulose is prepared by etherification of alkaline cellulose and ethylene oxide (or chloroethanol), and belongs to the non ionic soluble cellulose ether class. It is a necessary additive in latex paint.
His function is to thicken:
The thickening effect of hydroxyethyl cellulose is better than that of other cellulose ethers in terms of thickening stability
Water retention:
The addition of hydroxyethyl cellulose to water-based coatings can effectively improve the water retention of their products. Even when applied on a large area of dry or highly absorbent substrates, the products can form a film uniformly
False plasticity and workability:
HEC added to water-based coatings, such as latex paint, has shown impressive performance in many aspects. It has good pseudoplasticity under various shearing conditions. When the shearing rate increases, such as during mixing and other operations, the viscosity decreases and can still be maintained for a short period of time. When brushing and roller coating, it effectively reduces splashes and facilitates construction. After painting, due to a decrease in shear rate and an increase in viscosity, it adheres to the wall and self leveling to reduce scratches and improve construction efficiency.