ETHOCEL™ Standard 20 Premium Ethylcellulose

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ETHOCEL™ Standard 20 Premium Ethylcellulose White powder for binding, controlled release, flexibility, and thermal stability. Ideal for hot melt coating tablets, it is soluble in organic solvents and ethanol. It aids in granulation and acts as a taste masking agent. Suitable for direct compression, encapsulation, granulation, hot melt extrusion, and tablet coating.

Chemical Name: Ethylcellulose

CAS Number: 9004-57-3

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

Dosage Form: Tablets

Manufacturing Technology: Direct Compression, Encapsulation, Granulation, Hot Melt Extrusion, Tablet Coating

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Product Benefits
  • Strong films with good adhesion, providing a versatile diffusion barrier
  • Improved efficiency and shorter coating times, while completely eliminating the need for environmentally harmful solvents
  • Enables production of strong, low-friability tablets
  • Prevents immediate dissolution upon ingestion
  • Protection for water-sensitive APIs and improved formulation

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
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 FCC
Residual Solvent*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Loss on Drying (Moisture)max. 2.0%Current USP
Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.40%Current USP/EP/JP
Viscosity (at 5%, solution)18.0 - 22.0mPa.sUbbelohde, Current NF
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
E. coli*Absent/gCurrent USP
Pseudomonas aeruginosaAbsent/1gCurrent USP
Salmonella*Absent/10gCurrent USP
Staphylococcus aureus*Absent/1gCurrent USP
Yeast and Mold Count (Total)*max. 100/gCurrent USP
Total Plate Count*max. 100/gCurrent USP
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ethoxyl Content48 - 49.5%Current USP
Ethoxyl Content48 - 49.5%Current USP Assay
Acidity or Alkalinity*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Chloride Content (as Sodium chloride)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
Heavy Metals (as Lead)*max. 20mg/KgCurrent JP Test - JP
Note
  • PHS - All section names come under PHS
  • *[AB]
  • Viscosity: 5% solution in 80/20 Toluene/Alcohol Mixture at 25 degrees Celsius.

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Nutritional Infromation
USA
Nutritional Information (Based on 100 grams)
Carbohydrates (g) 0
Non-Digestible Carbohydrates (g) 97.6
Water (g) 2
Ash (g) (includes salt and iron) 0.4
Total Fat (g) 0
Saturated Fat (g) 0
Trans Fat (g) 0
Protein (g) 0

 

Additional Nutrient Information (Based on 100 grams)
Calories (Energy) (kcal) 0
Cholesterol (mg) 0
Total Dietary Fiber (g) 0
Soluble Fiber (g) 0
Insoluble Fiber (g) 97.6
Sugars (g) 0
Added Sugars (g) 0
Sodium (mg) 20
Chloride (mg) 30
Potassium (mg) 0
Magnesium (mg) 0
Iron (mg) 0
Zinc (mg) 0
Total Vitamin A (IU) 0
Vitamin C (mg) 0
Thiamin (mg) 0
Riboflavin (mg) 0
Vitamin D (IU) 0
Niacin (mg) 0
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0
Calcium (mg) 0
Phosphorus (mg) 0

 

European Union
Nutritional Information (per 100 g)
Energy 748 kJ / 187 kcal
Fat 0 g
Of which saturates 0 g
Carbohydrates 0 g
Of which sugars 0 g
Fibre 93.5 g
Protein 0 g
Salt 1.5 g

 

Australia & New Zealand
Nutritional Information (per 100 g)
Energy (kJ) 781
Carbohydrates (g) 0
Dietary Fibre (g) 97.6
Water (g) 2
Ash (g) (includes salt and iron) 1.5
Total Fat (g) 0
Saturated Fat (g) 0
Trans Fat (g) 0
Protein (g) 0

Packaging & Availability

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