Application
• HEMC / MHEC (Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose / Methyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose)
Good Performance with HEMC for Water-Based Paints
Water-based paints and coatings are increasingly favored in today's environmentally conscious market. With low VOC emissions, non-toxic formulations, and easy cleanup, they offer a safer and more sustainable alternative to solvent-based systems. However, formulating high-performance water-based coatings requires advanced additives to ensure proper viscosity, pigment suspension, and application behavior.
Hehui Chemical's high-purity HEMC is specially developed to meet the demanding needs of modern water-based coating systems. As a highly efficient thickener, stabilizer, and flow modifier, our HEMC helps improve consistency, application performance, and long-term storage stability.
Viscosity Control & Rheology Optimization
HEMC imparts excellent viscosity and flow control, improving the paint's brushability, rollability, and spray application while maintaining anti-sag properties.
Improved Pigment Suspension
Effectively prevents pigment settling and ensures uniform color distribution, enhancing gloss, hiding power, and color consistency.
Superior Film Formation
Supports smooth film build-up with minimal brush or roller marks. Ideal for both interior and exterior paints with enhanced surface finish.
Anti-Spatter & Anti-Splash
Reduces splattering during application, especially with rollers, contributing to cleaner work and higher efficiency.
Better Storage Stability
Maintains product consistency over time and under temperature variations, extending shelf life and minimizing viscosity drift.
Hehui HEMC is suitable for a wide range of water-based coating systems:
Interior and exterior wall paints
Emulsion paints
Primers and sealers
Acrylic-based coatings
Industrial waterborne coatings
Decorative and textured finishes
High-purity, low-ash cellulose ether with excellent batch consistency
Good pH and salt tolerance, ensuring broad formulation compatibility
Low gel content for smooth mixing and better dispersion
Customizable grades for various viscosity needs
Produced in ISO-certified plants with advanced technology and quality control
HPMC is ideal for general-purpose architectural coatings where cost-effectiveness and reliable performance are key.
HEMC provides superior flow, anti-sag, and storage stability, making it a better choice for high-performance or industrial-grade coatings, especially in systems with high salt or surfactant levels.
Packaging: 25kg kraft paper bags with PE inner liner
Shelf Life: 24 months in sealed, dry conditions
Storage Tips: Store in a dry, cool place. Avoid exposure to humidity and direct sunlight.
As a professional cellulose ether manufacturer, Hehui Chemical provides not only reliable HEMC products but also technical support to help paint and coating formulators solve challenges in rheology, stability, and application performance. Whether you are developing architectural paints or high-performance industrial coatings, we offer tailored solutions to match your market needs.
Contact us today to explore how Hehui’s HEMC can boost the performance, appearance, and sustainability of your water-based coatings.
1. Hehui Chemical's HPMC for paint, HEMC, and HEC for water-based paint improve water retention and ensure optimal open time, essential for smooth application and uniform film formation on interior walls.
2. These cellulose ether for coatings additives offer excellent rheology control, enhancing viscosity stability and preventing pigment sedimentation or phase separation during storage.
3. HPMC and HEMC improve leveling and workability, while HEC enhances the brush feel and thickening performance in DIY and roller-applied systems.
4. Ideal for low-VOC, environmentally friendly interior emulsion paints, where water retention additives and reliable rheology modifiers are critical for performance and user experience.
1. For exterior water-based coatings, Hehui's HPMC, HEMC, and HEC ensure excellent water retention and rheology control, maintaining paint consistency even under high temperatures or humidity.
2. These cellulose ether additives for exterior paint improve adhesion and flexibility, helping resist cracking, peeling, and fading caused by long-term weather exposure.
3. HEC functions as an effective rheology modifier, reducing sagging and enhancing vertical hold during brush or spray application.
4. Recommended for durable, long-life emulsion paints, where the synergy of HPMC for exterior paint and HEC thickener ensures superior surface performance.
1. Hehui's cellulose ether for textured coatings—including HPMC, HEMC, and HEC—enhances water retention and ensures uniform rheology for thick, aggregate-rich real stone paints.
2. These additives stabilize filler distribution, preventing settling and allowing for consistent stone effects across large surfaces.
3. HPMC for real stone paint improves adhesion and open time, while HEC provides excellent thickening to maintain edge sharpness and anti-sagging performance.
4. Ideal for decorative textured paints where cellulose ether-based rheology modifiers are essential to achieve both visual appeal and long-term durability.
1. In latex paint formulations, HEC for water-based paints serves as the primary thickener, offering smooth brushing, splatter resistance, and viscosity stability.
2. HPMC for emulsion paints enhances water retention, improves leveling, and reduces roller spatter, making it suitable for both DIY and professional use.
3. These cellulose ether additives contribute to improved pigment dispersion and long shelf life, preventing phase separation and settling.
4. Ideal for interior and exterior emulsion paint systems, where performance, consistency, and eco-friendly formulation are achieved using rheology control additives.
1. Hehui's HPMC, HEMC, and HEC cellulose ethers ensure high water retention and prevent sand particle settlement in multi-component sand texture coatings.
2. HPMC for sand-textured paint enhances viscosity and cohesion, delivering stable flow and preventing surface defects.
3. HEC contributes excellent thickening and anti-slump properties, while HEMC improves workability and open time in both spray and manual applications.
4. These cellulose ether-based rheology modifiers are essential for producing durable, decorative wall finishes with consistent color, texture, and resistance to cracking.
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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