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Ethyl cellulose

viscosity 4 cP, 5 % in toluene/ethanol 80:20(lit.), extent of labeling: 48% ethoxyl

Synonym(s):

Ethylcellulose

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CAS Number:
9004-57-3
MDL number:
MFCD00131037
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
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form

powder

Quality Level

100

autoignition temp.

698 °F

concentration

48.0-49.5%

extent of labeling

48% ethoxyl

refractive index

n20/D 1.47 (lit.)

viscosity

4 cP, 5 % in toluene/ethanol 80:20(lit.)

transition temp

softening point 155 °C

density

1.14 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

O1[C@H](C(C(C(C1COCC)OCC)OCC)OCC)O[C@@H]2C(OC(C(C2OCC)OCC)OCC)COCC

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Reagent Alcohol

Quality Level

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Quality Level

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Quality Level

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application(s)

sample preservation

application(s)

hematology
histology

application(s)

hematology
histology

application(s)

-

grade

reagent grade

grade

-

grade

-

grade

-

form

liquid

form

liquid

form

liquid

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liquid

expl. lim.

3.1-27.7 % (lit.)

expl. lim.

3.1-27.7 % (lit.)

expl. lim.

3.1-27.7 % (lit.)

expl. lim.

3.1-27.7 % (lit.)

General description

Ethyl cellulose is a water-insoluble hydrophobic biopolymer. Due to its excellent mechanical properties and biocompatibility, it is widely used for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications.

Application

Ethyl cellulose can be used as a precursor to prepare ink formulations for inkjet printing of flexible electronics. It acts as an effective polymer stabilizer.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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