Customizable formula designed for fast production and pharmaceutical applications.
Product Overview
Ethyl Cellulose N100 is a premium pharmaceutical-grade polymer primarily used as an adhesive, coating material, sustained release skeleton material, and microcapsule film-forming agent. It also serves as an effective thickening agent for creams, suppositories, lotions, and gel formulations.
CAS Number: 9004-54-3
Compliance: USP, BP, EP, CP
Technical Specifications
Item
USP/BP/EP
CP
Identification
Conforms
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Ethoxy (%)
44-51
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Chlorides (%)
≤0.1
-
Loss on drying (%)
≤3.0
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Residue on ignition (%)
≤0.5
≤0.4
Acetaldehyde (%)
≤0.01
-
Viscosity (mPa.s, 5%, 25ºC)
7-200
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Viscosity Specifications:
• 6 mPa.s or less: 75%-140% of stated label value for nominal viscosity NMT 6 mPa.s
• Greater than 6 mPa.s: 80%-120% of stated label value for nominal viscosity >6 mPa.s
Primary Applications
Filler in pharmaceutical formulations
Adhesive for tablet manufacturing
Coating material for sustained release
Sustained release skeleton material
Microcapsule film-forming agent
Thickening agent for creams, suppositories, lotions, and gels
Packaging & Storage
Package: 12.5 kg/fiber drum Gross Weight: 15 kg Storage: Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C, protected against humidity and pressure Shelf Life: 2 years
