



Wholesale EC Ethyl Cellulose
Features
EC Ethyl Cellulose is a high-performance non-ionic cellulose ether polymer that is odorless, tasteless and non-toxic. It is presented as a white or off-white free-flowing powder, insoluble in water while readily dissolvable in a variety of organic solvents like ethanol, ethyl acetate and toluene to form a stable and tough film-forming system. It boasts excellent performance characteristics including water resistance, heat stability, film-forming, adhesion, thickening and sustained-release properties, and is widely used in pharmaceutical materials, coating and ink materials, food additives, electronic and electrical materials, personal care products and other fields.
Market Prospects
With the continuous development of the global economy and the surging demand for high-performance chemical materials across diverse industries, the market demand for Ethyl Cellulose (EC) is set to maintain a steady growth trajectory. As science and technology advance relentlessly, our EC production technologies and product quality will be further refined and upgraded. Through persistent technological innovation and product optimization, EC will deliver enhanced performance attributes and its application scope will be further broadened into emerging high-value fields. This will create new growth drivers and lucrative market opportunities for the global EC industry.
Ethyl Cellulose Manufacturing Process
As a professional cellulose manufacturing plant, we source premium-grade cellulose raw materials and high-purity chemical additives, and conduct rigorous pretreatment processes to optimize the reaction parameters for etherification. In a precisely controlled production environment, cellulose is subjected to ethoxylation with specific chemical reagents to form the unique molecular structure of Ethyl Cellulose (EC). Upon the completion of the reaction, we carry out thorough neutralization treatment to eliminate excess reactants and by-products, and guarantee superior product purity through multiple stages of refined washing. The resultant product is then dried to a strictly controlled moisture content, followed by precision crushing to achieve the specified particle size distribution, ensuring consistent uniformity across all batches. We implement stringent quality testing on all key performance indicators of EC, including viscosity, purity, pH value, film-forming property and solubility, to ensure full compliance with international and industry standards. Finally, the finished EC products are packaged with professional, high-barrier materials that effectively shield them from moisture, dust and other external environmental factors, enabling secure storage and transportation throughout the supply chain.
Use Precautions
1. The optimal concentration of EC varies by application scenario. Please weigh accurately according to the formula, fully dissolve/disperse under recommended temperature, humidity and stirring conditions to avoid caking or incomplete dissolution that affects usage effect.
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Characteristics
1. Insoluble in cold/hot water, soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ethyl acetate, forming a clear, homogeneous viscous solution after dissolution
2. Non-ionic structure, stable performance in a wide pH range of 2–14, acid and alkali resistant without flocculation
3. Excellent film-forming property, able to form dense and tough films with good water/gas barrier, oil/ corrosion resistance and strong adhesion to various substrates
4. Good thickening and suspending effects in organic systems, capable of stabilizing dispersed solid particles/oil droplets and preventing sedimentation and stratification
5. Good thermal stability, not easy to decompose below 240℃, with thermoplasticity at 150–180℃ for melt processing 6. Good compatibility, miscible with most polymers and additives, performance can be optimized by plasticizer modification
Main Function
Construction Industry EC acts as a high-performance additive for construction coatings, putties and cement-based modified mortars. It enhances the **film-forming property, water resistance and weather resistance** of building coatings, improves the adhesion and anti-cracking performance of putties to substrates, and effectively controls the water loss rate of mortars. It also extends the construction open time and boosts the overall construction operability and finished product durability.
Coating Industry As a core additive for solvent-based coatings, EC is widely used as a thickener, suspending agent and film-forming agent. It optimizes the viscosity and storage stability of coating systems, prevents pigment and filler sedimentation and stratification, and improves the brushability, leveling and anti-sagging properties during construction. The formed film has excellent gloss, water resistance and chemical corrosion resistance, making it suitable for industrial coatings, wood coatings and decorative coatings.
Pharmaceutical Industry EC is a commonly used pharmaceutical excipient with diverse applications in drug formulation. It serves as a **coating material** for tablets and pellets (sustained-release/enteric coating), a binder for granules and tablets, and a matrix material for sustained-release capsules. It can mask drug bitterness, improve drug stability against moisture and oxidation, and precisely control the release rate of active pharmaceutical ingredients to achieve sustained or controlled drug release, enhancing the therapeutic effect and patient compliance.
Food Industry Approved as a food additive (E462), EC is used as a thickener, stabilizer and film-forming agent in the food industry. It is applied in baked goods, candies, seasonings and liquid food, effectively improving the texture and shape retention of food, preventing water separation and stratification of food systems, and extending the shelf life. Its film-forming property can also be used for edible film coating of fruits, vegetables and confectionery to maintain freshness and prevent moisture loss.
Product Name | Ethyl cellulose |
Purity | 98% |
Appearance | white Powder |
Type | Syntheses Material Intermediates |
Content of ethoxy, % | 45 . 0~47 . 9 |
Viscosity, mPas | Conform to the requirements of table 2 |
Ash , % | 0 .4 Max |
Moisture , % | 3 . 0 Max |
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