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Global Cellulose Ether & its Derivatives Market Research Report: By Type, By Application and By Region-Forecast till 2028 Cellulose ethers are water soluble polymers produced by the chemical modification of cellulose. Cellulose ethers act as stabilizers, thickeners and viscosity modifiers in many industries including food, medicine, personal care products, petroleum, goat, paper, adhesives and textiles. It can be dissolved in water, dilute acid, dilute alkali or organic solvent. Cellulose ethers are widely used in construction, cement, petroleum, food, textile, detergent, paint, medicine, paper and electronics.
Cellulose ethers are produced from alkaline cellulose when it changes when removing cellulose from cotton or wood by washing, drying and grinding. Cellulose ethers are white solids that form a clear, hygroscopic film. Cellulose ethers are made by treating cellulose with concentrated sodium hydroxide followed by etherification with one or more reagents such as methyl chloride, ethyl chloride, ethylene oxide or propylene oxide. Cellulose Ether is a highly diverse group of materials varying in chemical composition, molecular weight, and solubility. 1