Water-based coatings & Oil-based coatings

For water-based paint systems, our HEC (Hydroxyethyl Cellulose) and MHEC (Methyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose) deliver superior thickening efficiency with excellent clarity, maintaining paint color brilliance and enabling formulation of high-quality clear and pigmented coatings. These non-ionic cellulose ethers provide stable viscosity across wide pH ranges (2-12), offering formulation flexibility unavailable with pH-sensitive thickeners. Unlike HPMC, HEC does not exhibit thermal gelation, maintaining consistent viscosity at elevated temperatures encountered during manufacturing, storage, and application.
For oil-based paint systems, our EC (Ethyl Cellulose) and CAB (Cellulose Acetate Butyrate) serve as essential film-forming agents and rheology modifiers compatible with organic solvent systems. EC dissolves in various organic solvents including alcohols, esters, ketones, and aromatic hydrocarbons, providing tough, flexible films with excellent adhesion to wood, metal, and other substrates. The thermoplastic nature enables hot-melt processing applications and thermal forming capabilities.