ETHOCEL™ Standard 100 Premium Ethylcellulose

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ETHOCEL™ Standard 100 Premium Ethylcellulose White powder for binding, controlled release, flexibility, and stability. It acts as a stabilizer and thickener in cosmetics, suitable for direct compression, encapsulation, granulation, hot melt extrusion, and tablet coating. Soluble in ethanol and organic solvents.

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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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Product Benefits
  • Durable rate-modifying barriers that can be compressed without fracturing

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Off Color Particles***max. 25/25gPSM 102121
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)**90.0 - 110.0mPa.sUbbelohde, Current NF
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
E. coli*Absent/gCurrent USP
Pseudomonas aeruginosaAbsent/1gCurrent USP
SalmonellaAbsent/10gCurrent USP
Staphylococcus aureus*Absent/gCurrent USP
Yeast and Mold Count (Total)max. 100/gCurrent USP
Total Plate Countmax. 100/gCurrent USP
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acidity or Alkalinity*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Ethoxyl Content48 - 49.5%Current USP
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. 10mg/KgCurrent JP Test - JP
Lead Content*max. 3mg/KgCurrent FCC
Note
  • PHS - All section names come under PHS
  • * AB
  • **5% solution in 80/20 Toluene/Alcohol Mixture at 25°Celsius.
  • ***Particles counted are 285 micron or greater

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

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