Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC)
MikaZone™ Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is a nonionic, water-soluble cellulose derivative, which is available for a variety of waterborne interior and exterior paints. It is the most widely used thickener in exterior latex paints with wide compatibilities that can be matched with many coating ingredients such as pigments, surfactants, emulsifiers, preservatives, and binders.
HEC Samples Package
HEC Package
Product Overview
MikaZone™ Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is an odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic white to off-white powder. It is a nonionic, 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-based paints.
| MikaZone™ Nomenclature | ||
| M – MikaZone | K – 1000 viscosity | HE – HEC |
| B – Biological – Resistance | ||