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CheSiloTM Methyl Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose
CAS Number: 9032-42-2
Molecular Formula: [C6H7O2(OH)x-m-n(OCH3)m(OCH2CH(OH)CH3)n]x
Structural formula:
Wherein, R stands for –H, -CH3 or –CH2CHOHCH3 and n for degree of polymerization
CheSilo Methyl Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose(abbr.CheSilo MEC) is a non-ionic,dissolving in cold or hot water. It is widely used as thickener, protective colloid, stabilizer, suspending aids and water-retention agents in many industrial applications.
Types and specification
1. Appearance: whitish powder.
2. Technical index
Item |
Index |
Methoxy Content,% |
22.0-30.0 |
Hydroxyethyl content,% |
2.0-14.0 |
Ash,% |
5.0% Max. |
Moisture,% |
5.0% Max. |
pH |
6.0-8.0 |
3. Viscosity specification of CheSiloTM MEC, mPa.s
CheSilo Grade1
Viscosity Range2
CheSilo Grade
Viscosity Range
MEC 300(S)3
200-500
MEC 15M(S)
13000-18000
MEC 2000(S)
2000-3000
MEC 20M(S)
17000-25000
MEC 4000(S)
3500-5500
MEC 30M(S)
26000-34000
MEC 6000(S)
5600-7000
MEC 40M(S)
34000-46000
MEC 8000(S)
7500-8500
MEC 55M(S)
46000-63000
MEC 10M(S)
8500-12000
MEC 70M(S)
60000 Min.
Note:
1.CheSilo MEC consists of pure grades and modified grades providing special properties for detailed application.
2.The viscosity is based on Brookfield RV,20rpm at 20℃ in 2% aqueous solution.
3. MEC 300(S) means two grades: MEC 300 or MEC 300S(same viscosity with delayed solubility)
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