LANDU delivers high-performance MHEC solutions for the European drymix mortar and construction industry. Engineered for consistent rheology, water retention, and workability, our MHEC products support reliable performance in tile adhesives, EIFS, skim coats, gypsum, and cement-based systems. Backed by stable manufacturing and technical expertise, LANDU helps manufacturers optimize formulation efficiency and product consistency.
Benefits of Tile Adhesive Additives:
Excellent water retention
Improved workability & open time
Enhanced adhesion strength
Stable performance in hot weather
Brand Name: LANDERCOLL®
Owning three dedicated laboratories, LANDU offers tailored MHEC solutions for applications and rigorous test reports based on your requirements.
Certified by the global stringent EU REACH and ISO standards, LANDU MHEC proves to be safe and high-quality and will be continuously improved.
LANDU ensures the best and consistent MEHC products by setting high standards for raw materials and the production process in our own factories.
Besides helping you find the best HEMC products and solutions, we can also offer fine-tailored videos to show HEMC performance or give guidance.
What is MHEC (Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose)?
MHEC (Methyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose) is a non-ionic cellulose ether widely used in drymix mortar and construction materials to improve water retention, workability, open time, and anti-sag performance. It plays a critical role in tile adhesives, skim coats, EIFS, gypsum products, and cement-based formulations by enhancing application stability and overall construction performance.
MHEC vs HPMC
| Property | MHEC | HPMC |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal Stability | Better | Standard |
| Workability | Smoother | Good |
| Water Retention | Excellent | Excellent |
| Enzyme Resistance | Better | Standard |
| Typical Applications | Tile adhesive, EIFS, gypsum | Mortar, putty, adhesives |
Compared with HPMC, MHEC generally offers better thermal stability and workability, making it a preferred choice for high-performance drymix mortar applications.
| Chemical Name | Brand | Grade | NDJ Viscosity 2% | Brookfield Viscosity 2% | Tile adhesive | Tile grout | Masonry Mortar | Gypsum based moratr | Wall Putty | EIFS/ ETICS | Waterproof Mortar | Repair Mortar | Self-leveling Compounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHEC | Landercol® | EM5 | 3,000-6,000 | 3,000-6,000 | ●● | ●● | |||||||
| EM10HT | 12,000-25,000 | 8,000-12,000 | ●● | ●● | |||||||||
| EM40 | 35,000-45,000 | 20,000-24,000 | ● | ● | |||||||||
| EM40HT | 35,000-45,000 | 20,000-24,000 | ●● | ●● | |||||||||
| EM60HT | 55,000-70,000 | 30,000-38,000 | ●● | ● | ●● | ●● | |||||||
| EM80 | 78,000-85,000 | 35,000-45,000 | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||||
| EM80H | 78,000-85,000 | 35,000-45,000 | ●● | ● | ●● | ||||||||
| EM80G | 78,000-85,000 | 35,000-45,000 | ●● | ●● | |||||||||
| EM100 | 85,000-110,000 | 45,000-60,000 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ●● | ●● | |||||
| EM100H | 85,000-110,000 | 45,000-60,000 | ●● | ● | ●● | ● | ●● | ||||||
| EM100G | 85,000-110,000 | 45,000-60,000 | ●● | ●● | |||||||||
| EM150G | 140,000-160,000 | 55,000-65,000 | ●● | ●● | |||||||||
| EM200 | 185,000-215,000 | 65,000-80,000 | ● | ● | ● | ||||||||
| EM200H | 185,000-215,000 | 65,000-80,000 | ●● | ● | ● |
● : Workable
●● : Recommended
LANDU, which has 3 production bases with a capacity of 75,000 tonnes per year, has worked with partners in over 60 countries.
Support for diverse payment options.
Many of our distributors are located throughout Europe, including Albania, Poland Greece, Switzerland etc.
You can reach us online, or come to our factory.
Our Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose HEMC helps your building materials work better and last longer.
Quality control is extremely important to us. In fact, our HEMC powder meets strict international standards. Additionally, we test every batch before shipping to ensure consistent quality.
We have earned several important certifications:
Try before you decide! LANDU, a leading Chinese MHEC manufacturer, supplies free samples (200g–600g) for testing. We provide free global shipping for all samples.
Should the samples fail to meet your expectations, simply share your feedback, and our R&D team will refine and optimize the formula to deliver your ideal performance.
You can choose from T/T, L/C, OA, and more methods while paying for orders.
Quality is the top priority in the LANDU MHEC manufacturing process.
LANDU’s fast and trackable logistics service is here to reassure you.
Contact LANDU for Reasonable MOQs, tailored formulation, and free consultations.
Email us your requirements, and we'll send you custom HEMC formulations within 48 hours!
Ready to try the best Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose on the market? Contact LANDU today for your free sample. Our experts will help you choose the right HEMC powder for your specific needs.
At LANDU, we understand that every customer has unique requirements for packaging size, material, and handling. That’s why we offer flexible packaging options for our high-quality MHEC, ensuring optimal convenience, protection, and cost-efficiency for your operations.
While HPMC alone delivers excellent performance, pairing it with specialised additives can further optimize Workability & Rheology, Setting Time & Durability, Water Retention & Adhesion, Mechanical Strength & Stability.
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“LANDU MHEC gives us stable viscosity and good workability in tile adhesive production. Batch consistency has been reliable so far.”
Germany
“We use LANDU MHEC for EIFS formulations and the water retention performance is very stable during application.”
Poland
“Technical communication with LANDU was efficient, and the product performance matched our formulation requirements well.”
Italy
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