CLUSTER 03 · PLASTICSPIPELINE
CMC / HEC
Industrial grades
At a glance
CAS9004-32-4 (CMC) · 9004-62-0 (HEC)
HS / TARIC3912 31 00 (CMC) · 3912 39 85 (HEC)
REACHRegistered · polymer exempt
PACK FORMAT25 kg paper-PE bags
What it does
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) — water-soluble cellulose ethers used as thickeners, rheology modifiers and stabilisers in detergents, paints, oilfield fluids and personal care.
Typical applications
- Water-based paints and coatings (rheology)
- Detergents and household cleaners
- Oilfield drilling fluids
- Personal care (shampoos, lotions)
- Ceramic body and glaze additives
Specification band
Purity≥ 99.5% (technical grade)
Degree of substitution (CMC)0.65 – 0.95
Viscosity (1% aq.)10 – 6 000 mPa·s (grade-dependent)
Moisture≤ 8%
pH (1% aq.)6.5 – 8.5
Industry-typical published bands. Producer-specific values on the COA issued per shipment.
Handling & packaging
- Hygroscopic · store dry, sealed
- Shelf life 24 months
- Not classified as hazardous for transport
Documents on file per shipment
Per-batch COA with viscosity and DS valuesSDS in EU CLP formatTDS · industrial / technical grade
Serica execution notes
- Viscosity grade and DS matched to the buyer's application (paint vs detergent vs oilfield are different bands).
- DDP to gate.
Pricing, MOQs, lead-times and producer identities are quoted per buyer.