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2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose

average Mv ~90,000

Synonym(s):

Cellulose hydroxyethyl ether, Cellulose & cellulose derivatives

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CAS Number:
9004-62-0
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
MDL number:
MFCD00072770
eCl@ss:
32040102
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form

powder

Quality Segment

autoignition temp.

725 °F

mol wt

average Mv ~90,000

extent of labeling

2.5 mol per mol cellulose (M.S.)

viscosity

100-180 cP(lit.)

density

0.6 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

O1C(C(C(C(C1CO)OC)O)OCCO)OC2C(OC(C(C2O)O)OC4C(OC(C(C4O)O)C)CO)COC3OC(C(C(C3O)O)OC)CO

InChI

1S/C29H52O21/c1-10-15(34)16(35)24(13(8-33)45-10)49-28-20(39)18(37)25(50-29-26(43-5-4-30)21(40)23(42-3)12(7-32)47-29)14(48-28)9-44-27-19(38)17(36)22(41-2)11(6-31)46-27/h10-40H,4-9H2,1-3H3

InChI key

CWSZBVAUYPTXTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is a water soluble biopolymer that is majorly used as a thickener and an adhesive. It has water retention properties and good film forming ability for protective covering.
Non-ionic water soluble polymer. Aqueous solutions are pseudoplastic. Readily disperses without lumping.

Application

Thickener, protective colloid, binder, stabilizer and suspending agent.

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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