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Ethyl cellulose

viscosity 46 cP, 5 % in toluene/ethanol 80:20(lit.), extent of labeling: 48% ethoxyl

Synonym(s):

Cellulose ethylate

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

description

water vapor transmission 890 g/m2/24hrs 3-mil. film (ASTM E96-66,E)

form

powder

autoignition temp.

698 °F

hardness

52-61 (Sward, 3-mil. film)

concentration

48.0-49.5%

extent of labeling

48% ethoxyl
2.25-2.58 mol ethyl per mol cellulose (D.S.)

refractive index

n20/D 1.47 (lit.)

viscosity

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

transition temp

Tg 120-124 °C

solubility

esters, aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols and ketones: soluble

density

1.14 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

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Application

Film-former in coatings, hot-melt adhesives and transfer inks and as a plastic coating for a variety of substrates.

Features and Benefits

Produces transparent films, unaffected by visible and UV light. Flexible over a wide temperature range (70 to 150 °C), exhibits low flammability and can be made flame-retardant. Compatible with plasticizers and modifiers to improve adhesion, gloss, hardness and water resistance.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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