Product Description: Hydroxyethyl Methylcellulose (HEMC) CAS# 9032-42-2
Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose (HEMC), also known as methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (MHEC), is a non-ionic cellulose ether derived from natural polymer cellulose. HEMC powder offers similar performance advantages to other methylcellulose derivatives. It provides excellent water retention and enhances adhesion properties. In addition, it exhibits strong film-forming ability, making it well-suited for construction applications.
Methyl 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose Chemical Properties
| density | 1.28-1.30 g/cm3 (20℃) |
| bulk density | 350kg/m3 |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | H2O: 20 mg/mL, soluble |
| form | powder |
| color | white to faint beige |
| Water Solubility | H2O: soluble 20mg/mL |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl methyl ether (9032-42-2) |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| Autoignition Temperature | >360 °C |
| HS Code | 3912 39 85 |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 2000 mg/kg |
Product Usage: Hydroxyethyl Methylcellulose (HEMC) CAS# 9032-42-2
Hydroxyethyl methylcellulose (HEMC), also known as methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (MHEC), is produced from natural renewable polymers such as wood pulp or refined cotton. It is a non-ionic cellulose ether obtained through the modification of methylcellulose with ethylene oxide.
HEMC typically appears as a white to off-white, odorless powder. It is considered safe for all animal species and is environmentally friendly. Its primary applications include tile adhesives, dry-mix mortars, joint fillers, wall putty/skim coats, self-leveling flooring compounds, gypsum plasters, and EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems).
Company Profile
Furuida (Jinan) Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. , headquartered in Shandong, China, is a modern fine chemical enterprise that orchestrates R&D, manufacturing, sales, and global services from a single, unified platform. With a long-standing commitment to advanced chemical materials, the company lives by a clear and consistent ethos—integrity that never wavers, quality that never falters, and service that never stops. Through relentless innovation and disciplined quality management, Furuida is steadily expanding its global presence, fine-tuning its operations, and building a brand that customers know they can rely on.
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