Product Description of Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose CAS#9032‑42‑2
Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose (HEMC), alternatively referred to as methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (MHEC), is a non‑ionic cellulose ether derived from natural polymeric cellulose. It shares many favorable functional characteristics with other methylcellulose derivatives.
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 Description of Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose CAS#9032-42-2
Methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (MHEC), also named hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose (HEMC), belongs to non-ionic cellulose ethers. It is manufactured from naturally renewable raw materials like wood pulp and refined cotton, and synthesized by modifying methylcellulose with ethylene oxide groups.
HEMC appears as white to off-white powder with no odor. It is safe for all animal species and eco-friendly. Thanks to its superior functional properties, it is extensively adopted in tile adhesives, dry-mix mortars, joint fillers, wall putties and skim coats, self-leveling floor compounds, gypsum plasters, as well as EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems).
