Special Use Chemicals

Ethyl Cellulose

Ethyl cellulose is a white to tan cellulose-ether powder, insoluble in water. Used as a binder, film former and controlled-release coating in pharmaceuticals, inks and coatings.

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Special Use Chemicals
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Product description

Ethyl cellulose is a white to light tan, water-insoluble cellulose ether that dissolves in organic solvents and forms tough, flexible, stable films.

It is used as a binder, film former and sustained-release coating in pharmaceutical tablets and capsules, and as a thickener and film former in inks, coatings, vitamin preparations and specialty products.

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