•Product Model：CEC-800
•Viscosity (1% solution, mPa·s)：700–1200
• Main Applications：Textile sizing, industrial thickener
Carboxyethyl Cellulose (CEC) is a highly water-soluble cellulose derivative that exhibits exceptional thickening efficiency and superior dispersing power in various formulations. It demonstrates excellent compatibility with different systems, including salts, surfactants, and other polymers, ensuring stable performance across a wide range of applications. In industrial settings, CEC serves as an effective thickener and dispersant for paints, coatings, ceramics, and detergents. Within the pharmaceutical industry, it functions as a versatile excipient in tablets, topical gels, and liquid suspensions. Additionally, CEC is widely employed in daily chemical products such as shampoos, lotions, and creams, where it enhances texture, stability, and overall product quality.
| Standardized Carboxyethyl Cellulose (CEC) Product Line (Enhanced Table) | ||||||||||
| Product Model | Chinese Model | Viscosity (1%, mPa·s) | DS Range | pH (1%) | Moisture (%) | Purity (%) | Solubility | Key Functional Properties | Typical Applications | |
| CEC-30 | CEC-30 羧乙基纤维素 | 20–40 | 0.25–0.40 | 6.0–8.0 | ≤10 | ≥98 | Water soluble | dispersant, mild thickener | liquid detergents, cleaners | |
| CEC-50 | CEC-50 羧乙基纤维素 | 40–70 | 0.25–0.45 | 6.0–8.0 | ≤10 | ≥98 | Water soluble | stabilizer, emulsifier aid | detergents, emulsions | |
| CEC-100 | CEC-100 羧乙基纤维素 | 80–150 | 0.30–0.50 | 6.0–8.0 | ≤10 | ≥98 | Water soluble | viscosity modifier, suspension stabilizer | toothpaste, cosmetics | Key Products |
| CEC-200 | CEC-200 羧乙基纤维素 | 150–250 | 0.35–0.55 | 6.0–8.5 | ≤10 | ≥98 | Water soluble | thickener, rheology modifier | personal care products | |
| CEC-300 | CEC-300 羧乙基纤维素 | 250–400 | 0.40–0.60 | 6.0–8.5 | ≤10 | ≥98 | Water soluble | pigment suspension agent | paints and coatings | Key Products |
| CEC-500 | CEC-500 羧乙基纤维素 | 400–700 | 0.45–0.65 | 6.0–8.5 | ≤10 | ≥98 | Water soluble | film forming, binder | paper coating | |
| CEC-800 | CEC-800 羧乙基纤维素 | 700–1200 | 0.50–0.70 | 6.5–8.5 | ≤10 | ≥98 | Water soluble | water retention, thickening | textile sizing | |
| CEC-1200 | CEC-1200 羧乙基纤维素 | 1000–1500 | 0.55–0.75 | 6.5–8.5 | ≤10 | ≥98 | Water soluble | binder, rheology control | ceramics | |
| CEC-1500 | CEC-1500 羧乙基纤维素 | 1300–1800 | 0.60–0.80 | 6.5–8.5 | ≤10 | ≥99 | Water soluble | suspension stabilizer, gel formation | pharmaceutical suspensions | |
| CEC-2000 | CEC-2000 羧乙基纤维素 | 1800–2500 | 0.60–0.85 | 6.5–8.5 | ≤10 | ≥99 | Water soluble | high-viscosity thickener | industrial binders | |
| CEC-3000 | CEC-3000 羧乙基纤维素 | 2500–3500 | 0.70–0.90 | 6.5–8.5 | ≤10 | ≥99 | Water soluble | rheology modifier, film former | adhesives, coatings | |
| CEC-6000 | CEC-6000 羧乙基纤维素 | 5000–7000 | 0.80–1.00 | 6.5–8.5 | ≤10 | ≥99 | Water soluble | strong thickening, gel network formation | specialty gels | |
| Classification by Viscosity Grade (Most Common) | |||
| International Grade | Viscosity Range (mPa·s) | Chinese Grade Name | Typical Applications |
| CEC-LV (Low Viscosity) | 10 – 200 | 低粘度羧乙基纤维素 | detergents, cosmetics |
| CEC-MV (Medium Viscosity) | 200 – 1000 | 中粘度羧乙基纤维素 | coatings, paper processing |
| CEC-HV (High Viscosity) | 1000 – 5000 | 高粘度羧乙基纤维素 | binders, industrial thickener |
| CEC-UHV (Ultra High Viscosity) | >5000 | 超高粘度羧乙基纤维素 | specialty gels, pharmaceutical matrices |
| Commercial Grade | Viscosity (1% solution, mPa·s) | Typical Industries | Meaning |
| CEC-LV | 10 – 200 | detergents, cosmetics | Low viscosity |
| CEC-MV | 200 – 1000 | paints, coatings, paper | Medium viscosity |
| CEC-HV | 1000 – 5000 | binders, thickening systems | High viscosity |
| CEC-UHV | >5000 | specialty gels, pharmaceuticals | Ultra-high viscosity |
• Product Model：MC-100
• Viscosity (2%, mPa·s)：80–120
• Main Applications：Construction, tile adhesives
• Product Model:HPC-1500
• Viscosity (mPa·s):1200–1800
• Main Applications:Film formation, controlled-release formulations
• Product Model：HEC-8000
• Viscosity (1%, mPa·s)：7000–9000
• Main Applications：High-build coatings, mortar
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