HEC - Hydroxyethyl cellulose

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Formulating

HEC - Hydroxyethyl cellulose

Posted by Muhammad7 on February 17, 2019 at 1:30 pm

Hi ,
If i want to make a Shampoo ( Viscosity ~ 5000 CPS ) How much HEC i need into the formula ?
I use 1% of HEC and the viscosity still ~ 1500 CPS .
Any advises ?

em88 replied 5 years, 9 months ago 5 Members · 10 Replies
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Fekher

Member
February 17, 2019 at 2:14 pm

@Muhammad7 you can increase the level of HEC to have more viscosity , change the type of HEC ( there are a lot type of HEC wich give different viscosity ) and finally you can think about other electrolyte resistant thickner .
em88

Member
February 17, 2019 at 3:31 pm

Use a higher polimer chain of hec.
Muhammad7

Member
February 17, 2019 at 4:29 pm

Now im using the HEC . Someone can recommended amount of HEC to get high viscosity ?
belassi

Member
February 17, 2019 at 4:40 pm

The problem with just bunging in more of that type of thickener is that you’ll end up with pseudo-plastic consistency. It’s not possible to help without knowing what the formula is.
Fekher

Member
February 17, 2019 at 4:44 pm

@Muhammad7 try 2 % level .
Muhammad7

Member
February 17, 2019 at 4:57 pm

Im already uses 1% and its not working .
The total solids in my formula ~ 12.5% .
i will try 2% .
em88

Member
February 17, 2019 at 7:09 pm

Natrosol 250hhx
Muhammad7

Member
February 17, 2019 at 7:47 pm

Yes its natrosol 250 .
2% is enough ?
@em88
Chemist77

Member
February 18, 2019 at 3:11 am

How about simply using PEG-150 Distearate???
em88

Member
February 18, 2019 at 8:05 am

Muhammad7 said:

Yes its natrosol 250 .
2% is enough ?
@em88

Get a sample of natrosol 250 hhx, you will have to add less than 1%
You can check here the difference: https://www.ashland.com/file_source/Ashland/links/PHA18-101_Natrosol_250_HEC_Formulating_elegant_liquid_and_semisolid_%20drug_products.pdf
Pay close attention to the grade you are using. You can go for 2% with your grade.