The nature of hydroxyethyl cellulose
The nature of hydroxyethyl cellulose I. Overview Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is a white or light yellow, odorless, non-toxic fibrous or powdery solid. That is prepared by etherification reaction of alkaline cellulose and ethylene oxide (or chlorohydrin). It is a non-ionic soluble cellulose ether. It has…