TDS
Technical Data Sheet
Product specifications and performance data for formulation review.
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LANDERCOLL cellulose ether helps shampoo manufacturers improve product viscosity, smooth flow, suspension stability, texture, appearance, and consumer-friendly application performance across clear, opaque, pearl, conditioning, mild, herbal, and anti-dandruff shampoo formats.
From everyday clear shampoos to premium pearl and conditioning formulas — the right HEC, HPMC, or CMC grade delivers predictable rheology, stable product body, and consistent consumer experience for overseas manufacturers and personal care formulators.
Clear · Opaque · Pearl · Conditioning · Mild · Herbal · Anti-Dandruff
Quick Answer
Quick AnswerHEC (Hydroxyethyl Cellulose) is the primary cellulose ether used in shampoo formulations for viscosity control, smooth texture, suspension stability, and formulation consistency. Selected HPMC and CMC grades may be considered in customized shampoo systems where special rheology, film-forming, or suspension support is required. Cellulose ether helps shampoo achieve stable product body, supports even dispensing, and maintains uniform appearance during storage across clear, opaque, pearl, conditioning, mild, herbal, and anti-dandruff formats.
Key performance, compatibility, and supply reference for overseas shampoo manufacturers and personal care formulators.
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Shampoo is a hair cleansing product designed to remove oil, dirt, sweat, styling residues, and impurities from the scalp and hair. It may be formulated as clear shampoo, opaque shampoo, pearl shampoo, conditioning shampoo, anti-dandruff shampoo, mild shampoo, silicone-free shampoo, herbal shampoo, or concentrated shampoo — each with distinct viscosity, texture, and stability requirements.
LANDERCOLL provides cellulose ether products for shampoo manufacturers — especially HEC (hidroxietil-cellulóz) for viscosity control, smooth texture, and formulation stability. Selected HPMC és CMC grades may also be considered in customized shampoo systems where rheology adjustment, suspension support, or special texture is required.
If shampoo is too thin, it may look watery and be difficult to dose accurately. If it is too thick or stringy, it may be difficult to pour, spread, or rinse. Without reliable rheology control, products lose consumer-perceived quality, show poor pearl or active suspension, and develop viscosity drift during storage.
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LANDERCOLL offers HEC as the primary cellulose ether for shampoo applications, with HPMC for selected specialty rheology and CMC for suspension support in compatible systems.
Primary · Non-Ionic · HEC
Non-ionic cellulose ether for viscosity control, smooth texture, and personal care formulation stability.
HEC is the most widely used cellulose ether in shampoo and hair care formulations where viscosity control, smooth flow, and stable texture are required. As a non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether, HEC can be suitable for many surfactant-based personal care systems after compatibility testing. In shampoo, HEC helps improve product body, reduce watery appearance, support smooth dispensing, and stabilize selected suspended ingredients.
Specialty · HPMC · Custom Rheology
Specialty cellulose ether for selected thickening, rheology adjustment, and film-forming support.
HPMC may be considered in selected shampoo and hair care formulations where special rheology, water-soluble polymer behavior, or film-forming support is required. Its use should be validated through formulation testing, because shampoo performance depends on surfactant type, salt level, pH, conditioning agents, fragrance, preservatives, and active ingredients.
Anionic · CMC · Selected Systems
Cellulose ether option for suspension support, consistency, and selected texture adjustment.
CMC may be used in selected shampoo or hair care formulations where suspension support, product consistency, or viscosity contribution is needed. It may be suitable for certain opaque, herbal, or particle-containing systems after compatibility testing. Final use should be confirmed, because surfactants, electrolytes, pH, and conditioning ingredients can strongly affect formulation behavior.
Shampoo formulations vary by product type, surfactant system, conditioning level, and market positioning. The table below provides a general reference for common components.
| Komponens | Function in Shampoo |
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| Primary Surfactants | Provide cleansing and foam |
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| Alkalmazás típusa | Recommended Product Direction | Main Performance Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Shampoo | HEC / selected cellulose ether | cURL Too many subrequests by single Worker invocation. To configure this limit, refer to https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/configuration/#limits |
| Opaque Shampoo | HEC / CMC | cURL Too many subrequests by single Worker invocation. To configure this limit, refer to https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/configuration/#limits |
| Pearl Shampoo | HEC | cURL Too many subrequests by single Worker invocation. To configure this limit, refer to https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/configuration/#limits |
| Conditioning Shampoo | HEC / selected HPMC | cURL Too many subrequests by single Worker invocation. To configure this limit, refer to https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/configuration/#limits |
| Mild Shampoo | HEC | cURL Too many subrequests by single Worker invocation. To configure this limit, refer to https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/configuration/#limits |
| Herbal Shampoo | HEC / CMC | cURL Too many subrequests by single Worker invocation. To configure this limit, refer to https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/configuration/#limits |
| Anti-Dandruff Shampoo | HEC / selected cellulose ether | cURL Too many subrequests by single Worker invocation. To configure this limit, refer to https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/configuration/#limits |
| Concentrated Shampoo | HEC / selected cellulose ether | cURL Too many subrequests by single Worker invocation. To configure this limit, refer to https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/configuration/#limits |
These dosage ranges are starting references only. Final dosage should be confirmed through viscosity testing, compatibility testing, foam evaluation, pH stability testing, storage stability testing, suspension testing, dispensing behavior evaluation, and consumer-use trials.
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| Clear Shampoo | cURL Too many subrequests by single Worker invocation. To configure this limit, refer to https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/configuration/#limits |
| Opaque Shampoo | 0.2% – 0.9% |
| Pearl Shampoo | cURL Too many subrequests by single Worker invocation. To configure this limit, refer to https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/configuration/#limits |
| Conditioning Shampoo | cURL Too many subrequests by single Worker invocation. To configure this limit, refer to https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/configuration/#limits |
| Mild Shampoo | 0.15% – 0.7% |
| Herbal Shampoo | cURL Too many subrequests by single Worker invocation. To configure this limit, refer to https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/configuration/#limits |
| Anti-Dandruff Shampoo | cURL Too many subrequests by single Worker invocation. To configure this limit, refer to https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/configuration/#limits |
| Concentrated Shampoo | cURL Too many subrequests by single Worker invocation. To configure this limit, refer to https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/configuration/#limits |
Cellulose ether influences viscosity control, smooth texture, suspension stability, foam-compatible rheology, dispensing behavior, and long-term storage performance in surfactant-based shampoo systems.
HEC helps adjust shampoo viscosity and supports a stable product body. This improves dispensing, appearance, and consumer-use experience. Achieving the right viscosity is critical for both manufacturing consistency and end-user satisfaction across clear, opaque, pearl, and conditioning shampoo formats.
A smooth texture is important for shampoo application and consumer perception. Cellulose ether helps create uniform flow and reduces watery or uneven product feel — contributing to a premium product experience during dispensing and use.
Pearlizing agents, herbal extracts, particles, conditioning droplets, or active ingredients may need stable distribution throughout the product. Cellulose ether can support suspension stability when properly matched with the formulation system.
Cellulose ether primarily supports viscosity and texture. Foam performance depends mainly on the surfactant system, so compatibility testing is recommended to maintain the desired foam profile without interference from the thickening system.
Shampoo should pour or pump smoothly — not too thin, too thick, or too stringy. The right cellulose ether grade helps balance body and flow for consistent dispensing from bottles, pumps, or sachets.
A suitable cellulose ether grade helps maintain stable viscosity and appearance during storage when compatible with surfactants, salts, preservatives, fragrance, and active ingredients across temperature variations.
When shampoo fails viscosity, texture, suspension, or stability targets, cellulose ether grade, dosage, hydration, or compatibility is often the first variable to review.
Low viscosity response or weak thickener system.
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Excessive polymer or salt response.
Adjust cellulose ether dosage and viscosity grade.
Unsuitable rheology or high polymer dosage.
Select proper grade and optimize dosage.
Poor suspension or incompatible ingredients.
Support suspension stability through grade selection.
Weak rheology or poor stabilizer balance.
Improve viscosity and suspension support.
Salt, pH, surfactant, or temperature interaction.
Test compatible grade and formulation balance.
Poor dispersion or hydration process.
Improve addition sequence and mixing.
Polymer, fragrance, salt, or surfactant incompatibility.
Confirm compatibility through testing.
Shampoo formulations are surfactant-rich and salt-sensitive. Multiple factors influence how cellulose ether performs and how stable the product remains over time.
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Grade Selection Guide
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Bottle, pump, or sachet dispensing format?
What production process and hydration method are used?
What temperature range and shelf life are expected?
LANDERCOLL provides product-related documentation to support shampoo formulation testing, purchasing review, quality approval, and import compliance.
Formulation & Performance Evaluation
Supporting shampoo and personal care product development with complete technical documentation.
— LANDERCOLL R&D —Product specifications and performance data for formulation review.
Safety, handling, and regulatory information (SDS / MSDS).
Batch quality confirmation supplied per shipment.
Overview of cellulose ether range and application areas.
Formulation guidance and usage recommendations.
Grade recommendation for specific shampoo applications.
Handling, shelf life, and storage condition reference.
Available where applicable for international orders and import compliance.
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Request Product DocumentsHEC selection for viscosity control in shampoo systems
Shampoo texture and rheology adjustment
Suspension stability discussion and testing direction
Foam-compatible viscosity support
Compatibility testing direction for surfactant and salt systems
Dosage reference and optimization for shampoo types
Sample provision and quotation communication
If your shampoo is too thin, too thick, stringy, unstable, cloudy, difficult to dispense, losing viscosity, or showing poor suspension — the cellulose ether grade may need to be reviewed.
LANDERCOLL can help evaluate suitable HEC and selected cellulose ether options based on your surfactant system, salt level, pH, conditioning ingredients, active ingredients, target viscosity, and processing method.
HEC is the most commonly used cellulose ether in shampoo for viscosity control, smooth texture, suspension stability, and formulation consistency. HPMC and CMC may be considered in selected customized shampoo systems where special rheology, suspension, or texture requirements exist.
HEC helps improve viscosity, product body, smooth texture, dispensing behavior, suspension stability, and storage stability in selected water-based shampoo formulations. It is a non-ionic thickener compatible with many surfactant systems used in personal care.
Cellulose ether mainly supports viscosity and texture — not foam generation. Foam performance depends primarily on the surfactant system, foam boosters, water quality, and overall formulation design. Compatibility testing is recommended to ensure cellulose ether does not negatively affect the foam profile.
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