HEC, a nonionic, water-soluble polymer, is a white, free-flowing granular powder. It is easily dissolved in cold or hot water to give crystal-clear solutions of varying viscosities. It has a good flow regulation. Can be widely used in construction,painting and personal care industries. 

HEC is used as a binder, bond strengthener, cement extender, coating and optical brightener aid, coating polymer, filtration control additive, green strength enhancer, protective colloid, rebound or slumping reducer, rheology controller and modifier, lubricity and workability enhancer, suspension and stabilization agent, shape retention enhancer and thickener.