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2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose

average Mv ~1,300,000

Synonym(s):

Hydroxyethylcellulose

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CAS Number:
9004-62-0
MDL number:
MFCD00072770
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

form

powder

autoignition temp.

725 °F

mol wt

average Mv ~1,300,000

extent of labeling

2.5 mol per mol cellulose (M.S.)

viscosity

3,400-5,000 cP, 1 wt. % in H2O(25 °C, Brookfield, spindle #4) (30 rpm)(lit.)

density

0.6 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

InChI

1S/C29H52O21/c1-10-15(34)16(35)24(13(8-33)45-10)49-28-20(39)18(37)25(50-29-26(43-5-4-30)21(40)23(42-3)12(7-32)47-29)14(48-28)9-44-27-19(38)17(36)22(41-2)11(6-31)46-27/h10-40H,4-9H2,1-3H3

InChI key

CWSZBVAUYPTXTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Non-ionic water soluble polymer. Aqueous solutions are pseudoplastic. Readily disperses without lumping.

Application

Thickener, protective colloid, binder, stabilizer and suspending agent.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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