Ethyl cellulose

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October 31, 2025
Category Connection: Cellulose Powder
Brief: Discover Ethyl Cellulose for Paint and Ink Production, a versatile nonionic cellulose derivative. Ideal for coatings, inks, plastics, and pharmaceuticals, it offers excellent stability, solubility, and moisture resistance. Perfect for industrial and pharmaceutical applications.
Related Product Features:
  • Ethyl Cellulose (EC) is derived from natural cellulose, offering excellent stability and moisture resistance.
  • EC is soluble in organic solvents like alcohols, ketones, esters, and arenes, making it highly versatile.
  • Widely used in metal surface coatings, paper product painting, and rubber coatings.
  • Ideal for inks such as magnetic ink, gravure ink, and aniline ink due to its cold-resistant properties.
  • Used in special plastics, deposits, and insulation materials for high-performance applications.
  • Acts as a binder and film coating material in pharmaceuticals, ensuring extended-release tablet formulations.
  • Nonflammable and tolerant to strong bases, diluted acids, and brine solutions.
  • Available in various grades (K, N, T) with specific ethoxyl content and viscosity specifications.
Faqs:
  • What are the main applications of Ethyl Cellulose?
    Ethyl Cellulose is used in coatings, inks, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and as a binder in tablets and insulation materials.
  • Is Ethyl Cellulose soluble in water?
    No, Ethyl Cellulose is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like alcohols, ketones, and esters.
  • What are the available grades of Ethyl Cellulose?
    Ethyl Cellulose is available in grades K, N, and T, with varying ethoxyl content and viscosity specifications.
  • Can Ethyl Cellulose be used in pharmaceutical applications?
    Yes, it is widely used as a tablet binder, film coating material, and in sustained-release formulations.
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