{"product_id":"hydroxyethyl-cellulose-hec","title":"Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" data-product-description=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grouped-content grouped-content-layout-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry HEC in hair gels as it will give a soft hold and a lovely hair feel without stickiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHEC is easily dissolved in cold or hot water to give crystal-clear solutions of varying viscosities. HEC is generally insoluble in organic solvents.  It does require continuous stirring to prevent clumping.  When the HEC is fully mixed, the solution will be clear with no undissolved particles.  If not fully hydrated, HEC may eventually separate out of the formula.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage rate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.5 - 3% in the water phase. \u003cbr\u003eApply continuous mixing until hydrated, usually 30-60 minutes, to avoid separation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4.4 - 6.6 (0.5% solution)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHydroxyethylcellulose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-app\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-block-AZC84ckg4YTlzdnRvR__growave_loyalty_wishlist_v2_product_add_to_wishlist_PUxUWj\" class=\"shopify-block shopify-app-block gw-full-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gw-wl-add-to-wishlist-placeholder\" data-gw-button_class=\"\" data-gw-product_id=\"2185033613371\" data-gw-button-class=\"\" data-gw-product-id=\"2185033613371\" data-gw-variant-id=\"20726729277499\" data-gw-widget-shadow-root-enabled=\"null\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gw-wl-add-to-wishlist-product-page-widget svelte-xc0fd8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gw-wl-add-to-wishlist-btn__inner svelte-xc0fd8\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"gw-wl-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" role=\"presentation\" fill=\"none\"\u003e\u003cg stroke=\"\" fill=\"\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M11.4807 6.1862L12 6.68455L12.5193 6.1862C13.447 5.29596 14.7044 4.75 16.0909 4.75C18.9402 4.75 21.25 7.0598 21.25 9.90909C21.25 12.5032 19.8356 14.5608 18.0169 16.1398C16.1975 17.7194 14.0516 18.7475 12.7931 19.2652C12.2797 19.4764 11.7203 19.4764 11.2069 19.2652C9.9484 18.7475 7.80251 17.7194 5.98314 16.1398C4.16437 14.5609 2.75 12.5032 2.75 9.90909C2.75 7.0598 5.0598 4.75 7.90909 4.75C9.2956 4.75 10.553 5.29596 11.4807 6.1862Z\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gw-badge gw-badge--flat gw-badge--md gw-badge--transparent gw-badge--bold svelte-66se2w\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) is a versatile thickening agent perfect for creating hair gels with a soft, natural hold and silky feel—no sticky residue. This water-soluble polymer dissolves easily in cold or hot water to produce crystal-clear formulations with customizable viscosity. Mix at 0.5–3% in your water phase with continuous stirring for 30–60 minutes to ensure complete hydration and prevent clumping or separation. Once fully dissolved, you'll achieve a clear solution with no particles. HEC remains insoluble in organic solvents, making it ideal for water-based personal care products. Optimal pH range: 4.4–6.6 at 0.5% concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e INCI: Hydroxyethyl Cellulose\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wixy Soap","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":46541360332956,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":46541360365724,"sku":null,"price":4.24,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90g","offer_id":46541360398492,"sku":null,"price":8.7,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g","offer_id":46541360431260,"sku":null,"price":16.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240g","offer_id":46541364363420,"sku":null,"price":29.69,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/4504\/0796\/files\/hydroxyethylcellulose-hec-9006911.jpg?v=1773748866","url":"https:\/\/www.wixysoap.com\/products\/hydroxyethyl-cellulose-hec","provider":"Wixy Soap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}