Research Article

Study on the Effect of the Oil-Water Ratio on the Rheological Properties of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC)

Table 1

The experimental conditions.

ItemsFunctionRemarks

Oil-water emulsionBaseThe oil-water rate is 50 : 50, 40 : 60, 30 : 70, 20 : 80, 10 : 90, 0 : 100 (oil free), 0# oil
ZR-01Emulsifier3.0%
HEC (hydroxyethyl cellulose)Viscosifier0.6%
NaOHpH control0.2%
Na2CO3Additive0.25%
Heating deviceThermal evaluationThe temperature is 30, 60, 80, 90, 100°C
M3600 (automatic rheometer)Rheological evaluation1021.8 S-1, 510.9 S-1, 340.6 S-1, 170.3 S-1, 10.2 S-1, and 5.1 S-1 and 60°C and 90°C
Senior speed stepless mixerStirrerMixing time is 60 min, and the speed must be more than 10000 r/min
Colorimetric tubeEmulsion stability analysisThe oil-water rate is 50 : 50, 40 : 60, 30 : 70, 20 : 80, and 10 : 90, at room temperature