... mix.React the resultant alkaline cellulose with etherifying agents, such as alkyl halides or alkylene oxides, ... . What it does: GinShiCelcelluloseethers provides thickening power, water retention ability,consistencydevelopment, suspension power, emulsion development,protective colloid ... between thewater molecule and itself. In doing so, water isphysically trapped bythis cellulose ether molecule. Thus, ...