Ethyl Cellulose

Name: Ethyl Cellulose
Brand: A. B. ENTERPRISES
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MOQ : 500 Grams

Ethyl Cellulose Specification

Form
Solid

Taste
Tasteless

Molecular Weight
Variable (dependent on polymerization)

Smell
Odorless

Other Names
EC Cellulose Ethyl Ether

Boiling point
(decomposes)

HS Code
3912.39.00

Melting Point
Softens at 160200C

Poisonous
No

Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture

Structural Formula
Derived from cellulose with ethoxyl substituents replacing hydroxyl groups

Ph Level
Neutral (pH 5.08.0 in solution)

Solubility
Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and toluene

Density
1.18 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Purity
99%

Molecular Formula
Variable (C12H22O11-derived polymer)

Shape
Powder or granules

Classification
Organic Compound

Chemical Name
Ethyl Cellulose

CAS No
9004-57-3

EINECS No
618-384-9

Grade
Industrial Grade

Standard
ISO 9001

Type
Polymer

Usage
Film forming coating thickening binding agent in pharmaceuticals and food

Main Material
Cellulose

Application
Pharmaceuticals food industry coatings adhesives cosmetics

About Ethyl Cellulose

Ethyl Cellulose is an organic compound with industrial-grade quality widely used in pharmaceuticals, food industry, coatings, adhesives, and cosmetics. It is available in powder or granules form, odorless, tasteless, and non-poisonous. This solid compound, derived from cellulose, serves as a film-forming coating, thickening, and binding agent in various applications. With a neutral pH level, Ethyl Cellulose is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and toluene. Its purity level exceeds 99%, meeting ISO 9001 standard requirements. The compound softens at 160200C, showcasing a molecular formula variable according to polymerization. With a molecular weight dependent on its polymerization, its density is 1.18 g/cm.