Ethyl Cellulose

Cas 9004-57-3

Ethyl Cellulose Cas 9004-57-3

Ethyl Cellulose Cas 9004-57-3

Chemical Properties Of Ethyl Cellulose Cas 9004-57-3

Ethyl cellulose (MF: C₂₃H₂₄N₆O₄, MW: 448.47446) is a semi-synthetic polymer that combines excellent film-forming properties, thermoplasticity, and chemical stability. It is widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, coatings, and ink industries.

Product Description Of Ethyl Cellulose Cas 9004-57-3

Item Specification
Melting point 240–255°C
Density 1.14 g/mL at 25°C (lit.)
Refractive Index n20/D 1.47 (lit.)
Flash Point 349.5 ± 31.5 °C
Dielectric Constant 2.8 (Ambient)
Softening point 135–155°C
Solubility Insoluble in water, glycerol, and propylene glycol; soluble in dichloromethane, chloroform, and ethanol – Toluene-based mixed solvents, organic solvents such as alcohols, ethers, ketones, and esters
Chemical stability Resistant to strong alkalis, amino acids, and salt solutions; good stability to light, heat, oxygen, and moisture; non-flammable; does not react with most chemicals.
Special properties Strong film-forming ability, capable of forming flexible, transparent films; possesses adhesive, filling, and sustained-release properties.

Product Application Of Ethyl Cellulose Cas 9004-57-3

  1. Pharmaceutical Applications: A classic water-insoluble sustained-release/controlled-release coating material for oral solid dosage forms; ethyl cellulose is used to prepare sustained-release tablets, controlled-release capsules, osmotic pump tablets, and enteric microtablets; it is also used as a drug carrier, binder, disintegrant, film coating material, and matrix material to enhance drug stability and bioavailability.
  2. Food Industry: As a food additive, ethyl cellulose serves as a coating agent, binder, and anti-caking agent. It is used for the microencapsulation of flavorings, coating of health foods, and food packaging materials, extending shelf life and improving texture.
    Coatings and Inks: Used as film formers, thickeners, and rheology modifiers to enhance coating gloss and adhesion; in printing inks, it improves drying speed and water resistance, suitable for gravure and flexographic printing.
  3. Consumer Chemicals: Used as film-forming agents and thickeners in cosmetics (e.g., mascara, hair gel); used in leather finishing and fabric treatment to enhance product texture and durability.
    Other Industrial
  4. Applications: Used as electrical insulation materials in the electronics industry; as thermoplastic resin modifiers in the plastics industry; as tackifiers in adhesives; and also used as controlled-release agents for pesticides and fragrance carriers.
Packaging Method Of Ethyl Cellulose Cas 9004-57-3
Product packaging bags
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Cardboard barrel
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