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Methyl 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose

CAS No.
9032-42-2
Chemical Name:
Methyl 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose
Synonyms
HEMC;Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose(Hemc);HYDROXYETHYL METHYL CELLULOSE;METHYL HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE;Hymetellose;CID 133126848;Hymetellose328; MH 1000;'Tylose'® MH 300;Tylose? MH 300
CBNumber:
CB3241871
Molecular Formula:
C2H6O2·xCH4O·x
Molecular Weight:
0
MDL Number:
MFCD00147597
MOL File:
Mol file
MSDS File:
SDS
Last updated:2026-01-15 13:03:24

Methyl 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose Properties

Density 1.28-1.30 g/cm3 (20℃)
bulk density 350kg/m3
storage temp. Store below +30°C.
solubility H2O: 20 mg/mL, soluble
form powder
color white to faint beige
Viscosity 600-1500mPa.s2% in H2O(20°C)
Water Solubility H2O: soluble 20mg/mL
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions EMULSION STABILISING
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
LIGHT STABILIZER
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Methyl 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose (9032-42-2)
InChIKey JTWZVKMWOCBJEV-RXUSYSPUSA-N
FDA UNII HYMETELLOSE (50 MPA.S) (0MGW7Q3QG4)
HYMETELLOSE (350 MPA.S) (12OT2LF5QH)
HYMETELLOSE (17000 MPA.S) (15I0LMG04F)
HYMETELLOSE (4150 MPA.S) (UVP539BB9Q)
EPA Substance Registry System Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl methyl ether (9032-42-2)
UNSPSC Code 12352201
NACRES NA.25

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

PPE Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
WGK Germany  1
Autoignition Temperature >360 °C
TSCA  TSCA listed
HS Code  3912 39 85
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 2000 mg/kg

Methyl 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose price More Price(18)

Manufacturer Product number Product description CAS number Packaging Price Updated Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 93800 Tylose′? MH 300 viscosity 150-450 mPa.s, 2 % in H2O(20 °C) 9032-42-2 1kg $337 2026-04-30 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 8.22069 Methylhydroxyethylcellulose for synthesis 9032-42-2 100g $47.4 2026-04-30 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 8.22069 Methylhydroxyethylcellulose for synthesis 9032-42-2 500g $174 2026-04-30 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 435015 Methyl 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose 9032-42-2 250g $82.6 2025-07-31 Buy
Biosynth OM30632 Methyl 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose 9032-42-2 25kg $3245 2026-06-04 Buy
Product number Packaging Price Buy
93800 1kg $337 Buy
8.22069 100g $47.4 Buy
8.22069 500g $174 Buy
435015 250g $82.6 Buy
OM30632 25kg $3245 Buy

Methyl 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Chemical Properties

soluble in cold water, flocculates at elevated temperatures

Chemical Properties

A white, yellowish-white or grayish-white powder or granules, hygroscopic after drying.

Uses

Water retention aid, thickening agent, protective colloid, suspending agent, binder and stabilizer.

Pharmaceutical Applications

Hydroxyethylmethyl cellulose is used as an excipient in a wide range of pharmaceutical products, including oral tablets and suspensions, and topical gel preparations. It has similar properties to methylcellulose, but the hydroxyethyl groups make it more readily soluble in water and solutions are more tolerant of salts and have a higher coagulation temperature.

Safety

Hydroxyethylmethyl cellulose is used as an excipient in various oral and topical pharmaceutical preparations, and is generally regarded as an essentially nontoxic and nonirritant material.

Synthesis

Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose is prepared from refined cotton using ethylene oxide and chloromethane as etherifying agents. Steps: 1) A mixture of toluene and isopropanol, water, and NaOH are added to the reactor, heated and held. 2) Temperature is lowered, refined cotton is added, solvent is sprayed, vacuum is applied and nitrogen is purged for displacement, then alkalization is performed. 3) Vacuum is applied, ethylene oxide and chloromethane are added. Etherification occurs in two stages with controlled temperature and pressure. 4) The mixture is pressed into a desolvation kettle containing glacial acetic acid for neutralization. Temperature is raised for desolvation, and pH is adjusted. 5) Centrifugal separation, then transfer to a washing kettle for washing. 6) After centrifugation, the material is fed into a dryer, dried, crushed, and packaged.

storage

Hydroxyethylmethyl cellulose is hygroscopic and should therefore be stored under dry conditions away from heat.

Regulatory Status

GRAS listed. Included in nonparenteral medicines licensed in Europe (oral suspensions, tablets, and topical preparations).

Methyl 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Preparation Products

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Methyl 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose pictures 2026-09-13 Methyl 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose
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