Ethyl Cellulose EC: Superior Weather & Abrasion Resistance Coating
Ethyl Cellulose EC is a nonionic, water-insoluble cellulose polymer that serves as a classic sustained-release, controlled-release, coating, and binding excipient in pharmaceutical preparations. It is compatible with various dosage forms including oral and topical applications, meets mainstream pharmacopoeia standards, and has mature, widespread applications.
Key Advantages
- Water-insoluble, organic solvent-soluble, forms a dense, tough, and pinhole-free film ensuring high controlled-release precision
- Strong chemical inertness, compatible with most APIs and excipients, eliminating compatibility risks
- Excellent biocompatibility, not absorbed or metabolized by the human body, safe and non-toxic
- Wide range of viscosity grades available to match different release needs including immediate-release, sustained-release, and long-acting formulations
Product Specifications
| Product Types/Specifications |
K |
N |
T |
| Ethoxyl content, % |
45.0~47.9 |
48.0~49.5 |
≥49.6 |
| Viscosity(1:4 ethanol-, 5%) mPa.s |
See Viscosity Specification Table |
| Solubility, % |
≥99.0 |
| Ash content, % |
≤0.3 |
| Moisture content, % |
≤3.0 |
| Heat resistance (120ºC, 16h) |
Non yellowing, caking and coking |
Company Profile
Shanghai Prior Chemical Scientific And Technical Co. LTD. (Grade A Tax Credit) was established in 2016. Leveraging China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO GROUP) resources, the company trades -industrial materials including hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC), sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), ethyl cellulose (EC), and nitrocellulose (NC).
The company independently manufactures integrated nail-fastening products and holds equity in ammonium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC-NH4) production and marketing. It holds nearly 70% domestic market share in HPMC for automotive exhaust honeycomb ceramics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Are you a trading company or a manufacturer?
A: Trading company.
Q2: What can I buy from you?
A: Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose (HEC), Ethyl Cellulose (EC), CMC-NH4, Chlorinated Polypropylene (CPP), N-Butyryl Chloride, HPMC, Red Base KD.
Q3: What are your payment terms?
A: T/T (Telegraphic Transfer), L/C (Letter of Credit), D/A (Documents Against Acceptance), D/P (Documents Against Payment), or as per customer requirements.
Q4: Can you specify your company's payment terms?
A: Typically: 100% advance T/T payment, or 30% advance T/T payment with the balance against copy of B/L, or 100% L/C at sight.
Q5: Do you provide samples? Are they free or chargeable?
A: Yes, we provide free samples (≤500g), but shipping costs are at the buyer's expense.
Q6: What is your delivery time?
A: Usually 7-10 working days after payment.
Q7: How do you ensure quality?
A: We monitor the goods throughout the production-to-sales process and resolve any issues for our customers.