Hydroxyethyl Cellulose i latexmalinger – Shandong Landu New Material co. ltd

MEIKAI EgeCe™ Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is an essential component of latex paints used to decorate ceilings, walls, and exterior walls. Just as the addition of different spices improves the taste of a dish, Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is an essential additive for latex paints. Adding it to the production process of latex paints helps to improve the overall application and effect of the paint, in addition to enhancing the stability and durability of the paint.

Latex paint is a kind of organic paint. It is a kind of water-based paint (paint with water as solvent or dispersion medium) made of synthetic resin emulsion, adding color filler and various additives. At present, latex paint is widely used as an environmentally friendly coating for housing construction because of its advantages of fast film formation, shortening construction period, saving construction cost, good air permeability, environmental protection, no odor, scrub resistance, etc.

What is HEC?

MEIKAI EgeCel™ Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is a non-ionic, water-soluble polymer that can thicken, suspend, bind, emulsify, form films, stabilize, disperse, retain water, and provide protective colloid action. It is readily soluble in hot or cold water and can be used to prepare solutions with a wide range of viscosities. The main application for HEC is water base paints.

The importance of Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) in latex paint

Hvilke egenskaber forbedrer EgeCel™ Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) i latexmalinger?

• Rheological properties such as leveling and spattering
• Storage stability
• Open time
• Hiding power
• Film formation

Paints additives are used in very small amounts, but can significantly improve the performance of paints. For low viscosity water-based paints, hydroxyethyl cellulose is a very important additive.

Effekter af MEIKAI EgeCel™ Hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC):

• Good thickening effect, providing excellent coating performance and improving the scrub resistance of the coating.
• Good compatibility with polymer emulsions, additives, pigments, fillers, etc.
• Excellent workability and improved spattering resistance.
• Good water retention, hiding power, and film formation of the coating material are enhanced.
• Good rheological properties, dispersion, and solubility.
• Good anti-sagging

The main role of hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) in latex paint er stadig fortykkende, så malingen kan opnå den nødvendige opbevarings- og viskositetsgrad til byggeri, og der vil ikke være alvorlig delaminering under opbevaring eller dryp og hængning under brugen. For det andet fungerer MEIKAI EgeCel™HEC som et beskyttende kolloid ved at forhindre agglomeration af de faste partikler. Dette fører til bedre opbevaringsstabilitet og lettere omrøring af malingen. HEC er bedre til latexmalinger end HPMC og HEMC, fordi det forbedrer de mekaniske egenskaber og øger holdbarheden gennem effektiv opbevaringsstabilitet, hvilket er grunden til, at de fleste producenter af latexmaling foretrækker at bruge HEC i latexmalinger frem for andre alternativer.

Effects of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) with Different Viscosity in Latex Paints

We can classify the thickening effect of hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) in latex paints into three; high density, medium, and low density. These levels of viscosity affect latex paints in different ways. As a manufacturer or customer, you can choose which one to use depending on its application.

For latex paints with a high thickening effect of hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), you can use it for mastic coatings. This high viscosity provides additional protection for building materials and enhances durability.

For projects involving high pigment volume concentrations, latex paints with a medium level of HEC viscosity are appropriate.

EgeCel™ er et varemærke for MEIKAI’s cellulose products and derivatives. We offer both standard and customized/tailored grade products for your specific industrial application. If you want to learn more, please contact us.