KimaCell® HEC HS300 Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a conditioner for protecting the skin and hair cuticle, and can protect the cuticle from physical and chemical damage and stimulation. The light transmittance of hydroxyethyl cellulose after cationic modification is significantly increased. The hydroxypropylation of cationic hydroxyethyl cellulose can increase the light transmittance of the product on the basis of cationic cellulose. When propylene oxide When the added amount of hydroxyethyl cellulose is 30%, the transmittance can reach more than 90%.
Chemical name | Hydroxyethyl Cellulose |
Synonym | 2-Hydroxy ethyl cellulose; Cellulose hydroxyethyl ether, Cellulose ether, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose |
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Brand | KimaCell |
Product Grade | HEC HS300 |
Solubility | Water Soluble Cellulose ether |
Physical form | White to off-white cellulose powder |
PH(1%) | 5.0 – 8.0 |
Degree of substitution | 1.8 - 2.5 |
Viscosity Brookfield ,1% solution | 240-360 mPa.s |
Viscosity NDJ 2% Solution | 240-360 mPa.s |
Moisture | Max5% |
Ash content | Max5% |
HS code | 39123900 |
KimaCell® HEC HS300 Hydroxyethyl cellulose mainly used in hair care products to increase the softness of hair.
HEC forms a uniform, transparent and glossy film that may improve hair appearance. It also has a moderate affinity for attachment and does not accumulate. In addition to the direct conditioning effect brought by the cationic cellulose polymer, it has a synergistic effect with silicone oil in the process of absorbing the hair's negative charge. Cationic cellulose can prevent the deposition of silicone oil, will not make the hair lose its body, will not produce a greasy feeling, and achieve an ideal and comprehensive conditioning effect. Cationic derivatives of HEC are widely used in hair care shampoos.