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Ethyl cellulose

viscosity 22 cP, 5 % in toluene/ethanol 80:20(lit.), extent of labeling: 48% ethoxyl

Synonym(s):

Ethylcellulose

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CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

form

powder

autoignition temp.

698 °F

concentration

47.5-49.5%

extent of labeling

48% ethoxyl

refractive index

n20/D 1.47 (lit.)

viscosity

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

transition temp

softening point 155 °C

density

1.14 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

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General description

Ethyl cellulose is a non-toxic polysaccharide type gelator widely used in surface coatings and biomedical applications.

Application

Ethyl cellulose can be used:
  • To prepare oleogels for the ophthalmic delivery of hydrophilic drugs.
  • As a coating agent to synthesize flexible bioplastics for packaging applications.
  • To prepare CuO/Cu2O granules for thermochemical heat storage applications.

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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Production of drug nanoparticles is an effective strategy to enhance solubility and oral absorption of water-insoluble drugs. The handling of drug nanoparticles has been an important issue in drug formulation because nanoparticles easily aggregate each other and redispersion of these
Kifayat Ullah Shah et al.
TheScientificWorldJournal, 2012, 842348-842348 (2012-06-01)
The design and fabrication of sustained/controlled release dosage forms, employing new excipients capable of extending/controlling the release of drugs from the dosage forms over prolonged periods, has worked well in achieving optimally enhanced therapeutic levels of the drugs. In this
D G Yu et al.
Acta biomaterialia, 9(3), 5665-5672 (2012-10-27)
The capability of core/sheath nanofibers prepared using coaxial electrospinning to provide adjustable biphasic drug release was investigated. Using ketoprofen (KET) as the model drug, polyvinylpyrrolidone as the sheath polymer, and ethyl cellulose as the core matrix, the coaxial process could
Anurag Verma et al.
Acta pharmaceutica (Zagreb, Croatia), 62(2), 237-250 (2012-07-04)
Chitosan has become a focus of major interest in recent years due to its excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability and non-toxicity. Although this material has already been extensively investigated in the design of different types of drug delivery systems, it is still
Syed Umer Jan et al.
Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences, 25(4), 751-756 (2012-09-27)
The aim and objective of the present study was to formulate and evaluate controlled release polymeric tablets of ibuprofen with determinations of formulation factors using various grades and types of polymer ethocel i.e. ethocel standard 10P; 10FP, 100P and100FP for

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