Application
• HPMC (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose)
• MHEC / HEMC (Methyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose / Hydroxyethyl Methylcellulose)
Overview
Dry mix mortar, also called ready-to-use dry mortar, is a pre-mixed powder commonly used in construction for tile fixing, plastering, masonry, and repair work. Compared to traditional site-mixed mortar, dry mix mortar offers consistent quality, easier handling, and faster application. Key to its performance are cellulose ethers like HPMC and MHEC, which greatly improve water retention, workability, and durability.
Hehui Chemical provides premium cellulose ethers specially developed for dry mix mortar formulations. Our HPMC and MHEC grades enhance mixing stability, extend open time, and strengthen the mortar’s final adhesion and crack resistance, helping you deliver superior construction solutions.
Superior Water Retention
Effectively retains moisture during curing to ensure complete cement hydration, reduce shrinkage, and minimize cracking.
Enhanced Workability
Improves the mortar's flow and spread ability, allowing smooth, uniform application and easy troweling.
Extended Open Time
Provides more flexibility on site by slowing down initial set, which reduces waste and rework.
Excellent Anti-Sagging Performance
Ensures mortar stays in place on vertical and overhead surfaces without slumping or dripping.
Improved Adhesion and Durability
Boosts bonding strength with substrates and tiles, leading to long-lasting and stable mortar layers.
High purity and consistent viscosity for reliable and repeatable results
Strong compatibility with cementitious and gypsum-based systems
Customizable grades to suit different climates and application needs
Reduces air entrainment for smoother surfaces and better finish quality
Produced in ISO-certified factories with strict quality standards
Packaging: 25kg kraft bags with PE inner lining to ensure product integrity
Shelf Life: Up to 2 years when stored in dry, sealed conditions
Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight
As a leading cellulose ether manufacturer, Hehui Chemical offers not only top-quality HPMC and MHEC products but also technical expertise to help you optimize your dry mix mortar formulations. Together, we can improve mortar performance, reduce costs, and enhance your market competitiveness.
Get in touch with us today to discover how Hehui’s cellulose ethers can elevate your dry mix mortar solutions!
1. Hehui Chemical's HPMC and HEMC cellulose ether additives significantly enhance water retention in dry mix mortar, ensuring optimal moisture balance during mixing and application.
2. These cellulose ether dry mortar additives improve plasticity and reduce segregation, resulting in superior workability and strong adhesion on various substrates.
3. Our HPMC dry mix mortar products prolong open time and reduce shrinkage cracks, leading to durable and crack-resistant finished surfaces.
4. Ideal for a wide range of dry mix mortars including tile adhesives, wall putty, and repair mortar formulations.
1. Using HPMC for masonry mortar greatly improves water retention, preventing premature drying and supporting proper cement hydration.
2. Cellulose ether masonry mortar additives enhance mortar plasticity, making brick and block laying easier with better adhesion between units.
3. These additives reduce shrinkage cracks and increase bond strength, ensuring long-term durability of masonry structures.
4. Suitable for both general-purpose and high-performance masonry mortar applications.
1. HPMC for plaster mortar enhances water retention to slow moisture evaporation, improving curing quality and reducing surface cracks.
2. Cellulose ether plaster additives improve workability and rheology, enabling smooth, lump-free application on vertical and horizontal surfaces.
3. These additives reduce sagging and increase adhesion to diverse substrates such as concrete and brick.
4. Perfect for interior and exterior plaster mortars requiring a high-quality smooth finish.
1. Cellulose ether additives like HPMC provide excellent water retention, crucial for maintaining hydration in external insulation system finishing mortars exposed to weather.
2. These additives improve adhesion and flexibility, accommodating thermal expansion and contraction in insulated exterior walls.
3. They enhance workability, making it easier to apply mortar on insulation boards and exterior surfaces.
4. Hehui's cellulose ether for EISF mortar is ideal for durable, weather-resistant thermal insulation mortar formulations.
1. HPMC repair mortar additives significantly improve water retention, preventing rapid drying and ensuring thorough curing of repair materials.
2. Cellulose ethers enhance bonding strength and flexibility, reducing shrinkage and cracking in repaired concrete or masonry surfaces.
3. These additives improve workability for easy application on vertical, overhead, or irregular surfaces.
4. Suitable for both fast-setting and conventional repair mortar formulations, ensuring durable and long-lasting repairs.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) is a non-ionic, water-soluble polymer derived from natural cellulose. At Hehui Chemical, we manufacture high-purity HPMC designed to meet the demanding needs of dry mix mortars, water-based paints, and household detergent formulations.
MHEC, also known as HEMC (Hydroxyethyl Methylcellulose), is a versatile cellulose ether widely used in construction materials and water-based Paint &coatings. As a modified cellulose ether, MHEC offers excellent water retention, thickening, and rheology control properties, making it a vital ingredient in products like tile adhesives, dry mix mortars, wall putty, gypsum plaster, and waterborne paints.
Hehui Hydroxyethyl Cellulose HEC Powder is a non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether designed to deliver excellent thickening, stabilization, and water retention across a wide range of industries. Made from high-purity natural cellulose, our HEC is ideal for water-based formulations in paints, coatings, construction materials, personal care products, and oilfield chemicals.
Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) is an anionic water-soluble polymer derived from refined cellulose. It is widely used as a thickener, stabilizer, binder, water retention agent, and film-forming agent.
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