Ethyl Cellulose (EC)

Product name:Ethyl Cellulose (EC)

CAS No:9004-57-3

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1)Brief Introduction

Ethyl Cellulose (EC) is white or light gray powder or granule. It is odorless, tasteless, insoluble in water but easily soluble in various organic solvents.

2)Application

Ethyl Cellulose (EC) is mainly used as tablet binder to increase the hardness and reduce the fragilityof tablets. As film-forming agent, it can improve the appearance of the tablet, isolate odor, keep away moisture and deterioration of drug, and prolong the shelf life. It also can be used as ink binder, helps to form a wear-resistant ink film. EC has good compatibility with various solvents, pigments and other resins.

3)Technical specification

Remark：

K: High hardness, high strength and heat resistance

N: Wide range of solubility and flexibility

T: Only soluble in hydrocarbons and insoluble in

organic solvents containing oxygen atom

Packing：It is packed in paper bags, fiberboard boxes or drums lined with PVC bags. Net weight per package: 10kg/20kg/50kg