ETHOCEL™ Standard 7 FP Premium Ethylcellulose

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ETHOCEL™ Standard 7 FP Premium Ethylcellulose is ideal for granulation, tablet coating, spray, phenolics, and modified rosins applications. It boasts excellent adhesion, good green strength, high gloss, and printability. Serving as a thickener, binder, controlled release agent, and granulation aid, it's available in both powder and granule forms. With properties like ethanol and isopropanol solubility, it ensures compatibility with various solvents, catering to diverse industrial needs.

Chemical Name: Ethylcellulose

CAS Number: 9004-57-3

Labeling Claims: 1,4-Dioxane-free, APE-free, Aluminum-free, Antibiotics-free, Bisphenol Derivatives-free, Caffeine Free, Dioxane-free, Dye Free, FSSC 22000, Halal, Hormones-free, Iodide-free, Kosher, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, Natural Latex Rubber-Free, Non-GMO, Non-Irritant, Non-Mutagenic, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Odor-free, PAH-free, PFAS-Free, PFOA-free, PFOS-free, PHO (Partially Hydrogenated Oil)-Free, PVC-free, Paraben-free, Pesticide-free, Phthalates-free, Plasticizer-free, Potassium-free, Preservative-free, Quaternary Ammonium Salt-Free, Sugar-free, Tributyltin (TBT) - Free, Vegetarian, Zero Calorie

Certifications & Compliance: Belgian Law And Codex Alimentarius Standards, British Pharmacopeia (BP), CFDA Compliant (China), Chinese Pharmacopeia (ChP), Directive 1333/2008/EC, Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), Directive 2012/19/EU, EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) Certified, EXCiPACT, EuPIA Listed, European Regulation 396/2005/EC, FCC Compliant, FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 21 CFR 172.868, FDA 21 CFR 73.1, FDA 21 CFR 73.1001, FDA Compliant, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), FSC Certified, FSSC 22000, GMP, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), ICH Q3C, ISO 9000, Indian Pharmacopeia, JECFA (FAO/WHO), Japan Pharmacopeia (JP), Kosher, National Formulary (NF), Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008, Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (PIM), Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011, Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008, Regulation (EU) No. 231/2012, RoHS 2 Compliant, RoHS Compliant, Turkish RoHS Regulation, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), cGMP

Manufacturing Technology: Granulation, Tablet Coating

Synonyms: Cellulose ethyl, Cellulose ethylate, Ethyl cellulose ether, O-Ethylcellulose

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Application
  • Controlled-Release Hydrophobic Matrices
  • Tablet-Binding

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
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%)6.0 - 8.0mPa.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 Content48.0 - 49.5%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
Screen Test
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (Mean)5 - 15μmPSM 102325
Particle Sizemax. 140μmPSM 102325
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 80/20 Toluene/Alcohol Mixture at 25°C.
  • Specification limits apply to the material as packaged in the original containers. They do not apply if the material has been repackaged, improperly stored, or if the package has been opened in an uncontrolled environment.
  • *Audit Basis

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