Difference between revisions of "Hydroxyethyl cellulose"
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[[media:download_file_340.pdf|General Characteristics of Polymers]] | [[media:download_file_340.pdf|General Characteristics of Polymers]] | ||
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| − | + | * R.Feller, M.Wilt, ''Evaluation of Cellulose Ethers for Conservation'', in Research in Conservation Series, Getty Conservation Institute, 1990. | |
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* Book and Paper Group, ''Paper Conservation Catalog'', AIC, 1984, 1989 | * Book and Paper Group, ''Paper Conservation Catalog'', AIC, 1984, 1989 | ||
Revision as of 13:41, 14 September 2022
Description
A cellulose ether with a hydroxyethyl functional group substitution. Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is a nonionic Thermoplastic polymer that is soluble in Water as well as many organic solvents. It is a white granular solid that is used as an Emulsifier, Stabilizer, thickener, and film former in many types of solutions such as foods, cosmetics, paints, and glazes. It is also used as a sizing agent and Consolidant. Hydroxyethyl cellulose discolors and becomes insoluble with thermal aging (Feller and Wilt 1990).
Synonyms and Related Terms
HEC; hydroxyethylcellulose; hidroxietilcelulosa (Esp.); hidroxietilcelulose (Port.)
Examples: Natrosol® [Aqualon]; Cellosize® [Dow]; Tylose® H [SE Tylose]
Other Properties
- Soluble in water, ethylene glycol. Insoluble in ethyl ether.
- pH = 6.5-8.5.
- Softening point = 135-140 C
- Refractive Index = 1.51
Comparisons
Physical Properties for Selected Thermoplastic Resins
General Characteristics of Polymers
Resources and Citations=
- R.Feller, M.Wilt, Evaluation of Cellulose Ethers for Conservation, in Research in Conservation Series, Getty Conservation Institute, 1990.
- Book and Paper Group, Paper Conservation Catalog, AIC, 1984, 1989