Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a white or yellowish, odorless, tasteless and flowing powder. It is soluble in hot water and generally insoluble in most organic solvents. The viscosity changes little in the PH range of 2-12, but the viscosity decreases beyond this range. Uses Hydroxyethyl fiber Chemicalbook is generally used as thickening agent, protective agent, binder, stabilizer, and additive for the preparation of emulsions, gels, ointment, lotion, eye cleanser, suppository and tablets, and is also used as hydrophilic gel, skeleton material, preparation of skeleton sustained release preparations, and can also be used as a stabilizer in food