ETHOCEL™ Medium 70 LD Premium Ethylcellulose

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ETHOCEL™ Medium 70 LD Premium Ethylcellulose finds utility in granulation, tablet coating, spray, phenolics, modified rosins, and alkyds (Long Oil). It acts as a thickener, binder, controlled release agent, and granulation aid, ensuring consistent performance across various applications. Its premium quality and versatility make it an essential component in industrial processes.

Chemical Name: Ethylcellulose

CAS Number: 9004-57-3

Functions: Binder, Controlled Release Agent, Granulation Aid, Taste Masker

Manufacturing Technology: Direct Compression, Encapsulation, Granulation, Tablet Coating

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Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Identification*Pass-Current NF NF
Identification A*Pass-Current EP Test A - EP
Identification B*Pass-Current EP Test B - EP
Identification (1)*Pass-Current JP Test - JP
Identification (3)*Pass-Current FCC
Residual Solvents*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Loss on Dryingmax. 2.0%Current USP Moisture
Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.40%Current USP/EP/JP
Viscosity (at 5%)63.0 - 77.0mPa.sUbbelohde, Current NF
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
E. coli*Absent/gCurrent USP
Pseudomonas aeruginosa*AbsentgCurrent USP
Salmonella*Absent/10gCurrent USP
Staphylococcus aureus*AbsentgCurrent USP
Yeast and Mold Count*max. 100/gCurrent USP Combined Mold and Yeast
Total Bacterial Count*max. 100/gCurrent USP Total Aerobic
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acidity or Alkalinity*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Ethoxyl Content45.0 - 47.0%Current USP Assay
Chloride Content (as NaCl)max. 0.05%Current USP/EP/JP
Aldehydes*max. 100mg/kgCurrent USP/EP/JP
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Content*max. 2mg/kgCurrent CHP
Lead Content*max. 10mg/kgCurrent JP Test - JP
Lead Content*max. 3mg/kgCurrent FCC
Note
  • All section names come under PHS.
  • The following specifications apply to sealed, unopened containers stored under the recommended conditions for the duration of the shelf life.
  • Viscosity: 5% solution in 60/40 Toluene/Alcohol Mixture at 25°C.
  • *Audit Basis

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