ETHOCEL™ Standard 7 Premium Ethylcellulose

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ETHOCEL™ Standard 7 Premium Ethylcellulose White Powder has binding, controlled release, flexibility, and thermal stability benefits. It's soluble in organic solvents and ethanol. Used in direct compression, encapsulation, granulation, hot melt extrusion, and tablet coating. It functions as a controlled release agent, granulation aid, and taste masking agent.

Chemical Name: Ethylcellulose

CAS Number: 9004-57-3

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

Dosage Form: Tablets

Labeling Claims: 1,4-Dioxane-free, APE-free, Aflatoxin-free, Aluminum-free, Antibiotics-free, BSE-free, Bisphenol A-free, CMR Substances-free, Caffeine Free, Colorants-free, Dioxin-free, Dye Free, Endocrine Disruptor-free, Formaldehyde-free, GMO-free, Glycerin-free, Halal, Hormones-free, Irradiation-free, Kosher, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, Mycotoxins-free, Natural Latex Rubber-Free, Naturally Derived, Nitrosamines-free, Organic, PAH-free, PFAS-Free, PFOS-free, PHO (Partially Hydrogenated Oil)-Free, PVC-free, Palm Oil-free, Paraben-free, Perfluorooctanoic Acid-free, Pesticide-free, Phthalates-free, Plant-Based, Plasticizer-free, Preservative-free, Sewage Sludge Free, Sugar-free, TSE-free, Tributyl Tin Compounds-Free, Triphenyl Tin Compounds-Free, VOC-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Zero Calorie

Certifications & Compliance: Belgian Law And Codex Alimentarius Standards, British Pharmacopeia (BP), CFDA Compliant (China), Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), Chinese Pharmacopeia (ChP), Clean Air Act (CAA) Certified, Directive 2009/48/EC, Directive 2023/915/EU, Doping-Free, EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, EXCiPACT, EuPIA Listed, European Regulation 396/2005/EC, FCC Compliant, FDA 21 CFR 163, FDA 21 CFR 172.868, FDA 21 CFR 181.24, FDA 21 CFR 573.420, FDA 21 CFR 73.1, FDA 21 CFR 73.1001, FDA Compliant, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), FSSC 22000, GMP, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, ICH Q3C, ISO 9001, Indian Pharmacopeia, Japan Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL), Japan Pharmacopeia (JP), Kosher, Majelis Ulama Indonesia Halal, National Formulary (NF), Organic Certified, 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, Swiss Ordinance (SR 817.023.21), Turkish RoHS Regulation, USDA Organic, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU, cGMP

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

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

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
E. coli*Absent/gCurrent USP Negative
Pseudomonas aeruginosa*Absent/1gCurrent USP Negative
Salmonella*Absent/10gCurrent USP Negative
Staphylococcus aureus*Absent/gCurrent USP Negative
Yeast and Mold Count*max. 100/gCurrent USP Combined Mold And Yeast
Total Plate Count*max. 100/gCurrent USP Total Aerobic
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acidity or Alkalinity*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Ethocyl Content*48.0 - 49.5%Current USP Assay
Chloride Content (as Sodium Chloride)*max. 0.05%Current USP/EP/JP
Aldehydes*max. 100mg/KgCurrent USP/EP/JP
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity Solution6 - 8cPs-
Ethocyl Content48 - 49.5%-
Identification*Pass-Current NF
Identification A*Pass-Current EP Test A - EP
Identification B*Pass-Current EP Test A - EP
Identification (1)*Pass-Current JP Test - JP
Identification (3)*Pass-Current FCC FCC
Residual Solvent*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Loss on Drying*max. 2.0%Current USP Moisture
Residue on Ignition*max. 0.40%Current USP/EP/JP
Viscosity (at 25 °C, Ubbelohde, at 5% solution In 80/20 Toluene/alcohol Mixture)*6.0 - 8.0mPa.sCurrent NF
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] = Audit Basis

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Nutritional Information

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

The value for all other vitamins, minerals, and amino acids is ZERO for ETHOCELTM Ethylcellulose products. Data in the above tables are derived from internal laboratory analysis with the exception of carbohydrates, which were calculated.

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 and New Zealand
Food Standard Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) considers the energy value for unavailable carbohydrate (including dietary fiber) to be 8 kcal/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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