Hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC)

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Hydroxyethylcellulose is a highly efficient thickening agent and suspending agent. It is easily dispersed with minimal to no lumping. Hydroxyethylcellulose can also used for adjustments in consistency and stabilizatio...

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Directions

Disperse the Hydroxyethyl cellulose in water and stir vigorously or use a blender. It's recommended that the HEC be added to room temperature water. Continue to hydrate the HEC in water until completely dissolved. There may be a delay in thickening - this is normal. Stir until all particles are dissolved.

Warning

For external use only. Avoid breathing dust or contact with eyes. Wear gloves, mask, and eye protection when handling. Keep out of reach of children. Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

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Are there any tips or tricks with this? I did short bursts with my blender for a few minutes, it turned white from all the little bubbles inside, let it sit for about an hour, hand stirred to check viscosity, it looked like everything dispersed and hydrated, added surfactants, etc, and then let it sit overnight and it separated into jelly globs.: There are multiple factors that could have caused this. Please email us so we can get more information from you to assist with troubleshooting.
what is correct quantity of HEC to use per gallon of liquid soap and should it be added while soap is hot or at very end?: The correct percentage of Hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) to add to liquid soap depends on the desired viscosity and the specific formulation you're working with. However, in general:For thickening purposes, the typical usage rate of Hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) is between 0.5% to 2% of the total weight of the formulation.