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CELLOSIZE™ Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC)

Trusted performance for more than 30 years

Around the world, there is a growing social conscience calling for product performance with no impact on the environment – but without compromise on performance. In haircare, sustainable rheology modifiers can help answer that call with outstanding performance for both hair and the planet.

CELLOSIZE™ HEC thickeners is a portfolio of biobased and biodegradable rheology modifiers that has been tried and tested in delighting consumers around the world for over 30 years.

Dow’s CELLOSIZE ™ HEC technology allows you to modify rheology and build pleasing textures in shampoos, conditioners, body washes, hair colorants, creams and lotions, skin cleansers and more. Discover why a growing number of eco-conscious formulators are opting for CELLOSIZE™ HEC thickeners, a portfolio of technology with a reliable place in the industry.

Different viscosity levels (molecular weights)

Broad viscosity ranges available for water-based personal care products

All grades compatible in a wider range of surfactants

Tolerate well salt and electrolytes

Improve emulsions stability and are high-quality

All personal care product grades meet the EFfCI GMP guidance requirement

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Product name	Brookfield viscosity range	Origin of C - source certification	Biobased carbon weight (%)	Biodegradability profile	Suggestive clarity in water
CELLOSIZE HEC PCG-10, Europe	4400-6000 mPa-s at 1% (LV#4 / 30 rpm)	Cotton source - Partially non-GMO	60%	Inherent, Primary Biodegradability	Highest degree of solution clarity
CELLOSIZE HEC QP-100MH, Europe	4400-6000 mPa-s at 1% (LV#4 / 30 rpm)	Cotton source - Partially non-GMO			High degree of solution clarity
CELLOSIZE HEC QP-300, Europe	300-400 mPa-s at 2% (LV#2 / 60 rpm)	Wood - PECF certification
CELLOSIZE HEC QP-4400H, Europe	4800-6000 mPa-s at 2% (LV#4 / 60 rpm)	Wood - PECF certification
CELLOSIZE HEC QP-15000H, Europe	1100-1500 mPa-s at 1% (LV#3 / 30 rpm)	Wood - PECF certification
CELLOSIZE HEC QP-30000H, Europe	1500-2400 mPa-s at 1% (LV#3 / 30 rpm)	Wood - PECF certification
CELLOSIZE HEC QP-52000H, Europe	2400-3000 mPa-s at 1% (LV#3 / 30 rpm)	Wood - PECF certification

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