Kima is a leading manufacturer of cellulose ether from China, and has been serving global cellulose ether market over ten years with our brand KimaCell®.

Kima is a leading manufacturer of cellulose ether from China, and has been serving global cellulose ether market over ten years with our brand KimaCell®.

Kima offers a comprehensive range of cellulose ether products for sale to meet the requirement of global customers. KimaCell® is the unique trademark of our cellulose ether products, including 20000 tons of Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC), Hydroxyethyl Methylcellulose (HEMC),Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC), Methyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (MHEC), Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC), Redispersible Polymer Powder(RDP), Methyl Cellulose (MC), Ethyl Cellulose (EC), Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (HPC), Hydroxypropyl Starch Ether (HPS), Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC).

Nowadays Kima's different grade of cellulose ether have been sold to more than 20 countries around the world, successfully used in building & construction, pharmaceutical, food, detergent, paints & coatings, ceramics, PVC, home care, personal care, oil drilling, cosmetics etc. Quality is well accepted among customers. KimaCell® become the reliable brand in cellulose ether market.

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Cellulose Ether Manufacturing Process

Cellulose ethers are a group of important industrial materials derived from cellulose, a natural polymer found in the cell walls of plants. They are widely used in various applications such as adhesives, coatings, construction materials, pharmaceuticals, and food products. The manufacturing process of cellulose ethers involves several steps, including cellulose extraction, chemical modification, and purification. In this article, we will discuss the detailed process of cellulose ether manufacturing.

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Cellulose Extraction:

The first step in the manufacturing process of cellulose ethers is the extraction of cellulose from a natural source. The most common source of cellulose is wood pulp, which is obtained from trees through a process called pulping. Wood chips are treated with chemicals, heat, and mechanical action to separate the cellulose fibers from other components like lignin and hemicellulose. The resulting pulp is then washed and bleached to remove impurities and achieve a high-purity cellulose material.

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Alkali Treatment:

Once the cellulose pulp is obtained, it undergoes an alkali treatment to remove residual lignin and hemicellulose. In this step, the pulp is mixed with a hot alkali solution, usually sodium hydroxide (NaOH), and heated under controlled conditions. The alkali breaks down the lignin and hemicellulose, solubilizing them in the solution, while the cellulose remains intact.

Etherification:

The next step in the manufacturing process is the chemical modification of cellulose through etherification. Etherification involves introducing ether groups into the cellulose structure to enhance its solubility and other desired properties. Various types of ether groups can be introduced, such as methyl, ethyl, hydroxyethyl, hydroxypropyl, and carboxymethyl.