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Ethyl cellulose

tested according to Ph. Eur., viscosity 10 mPa.s 

Synonym(s):

Ethylcellulosum

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CAS Number:
9004-57-3
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
MDL number:
MFCD00131037
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agency

USP/NF, tested according to Ph. Eur.

form

coarse powder

autoignition temp.

698 °F

concentration

48.0-49.5% (Ethoxy (OC2H5) groups (dried substances)- EU Portal, GC)

refractive index

n20/D 1.47 (lit.)

viscosity

10 mPa.s

solubility

acetone: soluble, benzene: soluble, butyl acetate: soluble, carbon tetrachloride: soluble, ethanol: soluble, glycerol: insoluble, propylene glycol: insoluble, water: insoluble, xylene: soluble

density

1.14 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

General description

Ethyl cellulose is a lipophilic polymer that possesses excellent membrane-forming ability and durability. It facilitates the formation of free films and is utilized in studying the dynamic interaction of polymer films with water.

Application

Ethyl cellulose has been used in the preparation of biostructures such as matrices, microspheres, microparticles, pellets and tablets for use in drug delivery. It has also been used in making chemically modified ethyl cellulose-based membrane for the purification of IgG.

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Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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