Ethyl Cellulose is primarily used as an adhesive, coating material, sustained release skeleton material, and microcapsule film-forming agent. It also serves as a thickening agent in creams, suppositories, lotions, and gel formulations.
CAS No.: 9004-54-3
Complies with: USP, BP, EP, CP
| Item | USP/BP/EP | CP |
|---|---|---|
| Identification | Conforms | |
| Ethoxy(%) | 44-51 | |
| Chlorides(%) | ≤0.1 | |
| Loss on drying(%) | ≤3.0 | |
| Residue on ignition(%) | ≤0.5 | ≤0.4 |
| Acetaldehyde(%) | ≤0.01 | |
| Viscosity(mPa.s) (5%,25ºC) | 7-200 | |
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6 mPa.s or less: 75%-140% of that stated on the label for a nominal viscosity of NMT 6 mPa.s Greater than 6 mPa.s: 80%-120% of that stated on the label for a nominal viscosity greater than 6 mPa.s |
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