2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose
ALDRICH/434965 - average Mv ~90,000
Synonym: Cellulose hydroxyethyl ether
CAS Number: 9004-62-0
MDL Number: MFCD00072770
Product Type: Chemical
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This image depicts SKU: 434965-250G
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| autoignition temp. | 725 °F |
| density | 0.6 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| extent of labeling | 2.5 mol per mol cellulose (M.S.) |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C29H52O21/c1-10-15(34) |
| InChI key | CWSZBVAUYPTXTG-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mol wt | average Mv ~90,000 |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| SMILES string | O1C(C(C(C(C1CO)OC)O)OCCO) |
| viscosity | 100-180 cP(lit.) |
| Application: | Thickener, protective colloid, binder, stabilizer and suspending agent. |
| 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. |
| General description: | Non-ionic water soluble polymer. Aqueous solutions are pseudoplastic. Readily disperses without lumping. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 250 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Density | 0.6 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12162002 |