Hydroxyethyl Cellulose CAS# 9004-62-0

Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a commonly used cellulose ether organic water-based ink thickener. It is a water-soluble non-ionic compound. It has good thickening ability for water and can be degraded by oxygen, acid and enzyme. It can be cross-linked by Cu2+ under chemical conditions. It is stable to heat, does not gel when heated, does not precipitate under acidic conditions, and has good film-forming properties. Its aqueous solution can be made into a transparent film, which can be formed by the interaction of alkaline cellulose and ethylene oxide.

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose CAS# 9004-62-0
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Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a commonly used cellulose ether organic water-based ink thickener. It is a water-soluble non-ionic compound. It has good thickening ability for water and can be degraded by oxygen, acid and enzyme. It can be cross-linked by Cu2+ under chemical conditions. It is stable to heat, does not gel when heated, does not precipitate under acidic conditions, and has good film-forming properties. Its aqueous solution can be made into a transparent film, which can be formed by the interaction of alkaline cellulose and ethylene oxide.

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Hydroxyethyl Cellulose CAS# 9004-62-0

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Basic information
Thickeners and binders?Chemical properties?Uses?Production methods
Product Name: Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
Synonyms: ah15;aw15(polysaccharide);aw15[polysaccharide];bl15;Natrosol L 250;hydrdoxyethyl cellulose;2-HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE, AVERAGE MV CA. 90,000;2-HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE, AVERAGE MV CA. 1,300,000
CAS: 9004-62-0
MF: C29H52O21
MW: 0
EINECS: 618-387-5
Product Categories: Cellulose;pharmaceutical,food,Construction;Carbohydrates;Carbohydrates A to;Carbohydrates H-LBiochemicals and Reagents;Polysaccharide;Cnbio;Materials Science;Natural Polymers;Polymer Science;Polymers;Natural Polymers;Polymer Science;cosmetic;Disinfectants;bc0001;9004-62-0;HEC
Mol File: Mol File
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Chemical Properties
Melting point 288-290???C (dec.)
density 0.75?g/mL?at 25???C(lit.)
storage temp. 2-8??C
solubility H2O: ??5?wt. % at?20???C
form powder
color hite to yellowish fibrous
Odor Odorless
PH pH(20g/l,25??) : 5.0??8.0
Water Solubility almost transparency
Merck 14,4673
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides
InChIKey CWSZBVAUYPTXTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES O1C(CO)C(OC2C(O)C(O)C(OC3C(OCCO)C(O)C(OC)C(CO)O3)C(COC3C(O)C(O)C(OC)C(CO)O3)O2)C(O)C(O)C1C
CAS DataBase Reference 9004-62-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose (9004-62-0)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes T
Risk Statements 23/24/25-36/37/38
Safety Statements 26-36-45-24/25-22
WGK Germany 3
RTECS FJ5958000
F 3
Autoignition Temperature 725 ??F
HS Code 39123980
Hazardous Substances Data 9004-62-0(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LDLo intravenous in women: 5100mg/kg/6D-
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