Ethyl cellulose
ALDRICH/433837 - viscosity 46 cP, 5 % in toluene/ethanol 80:20(lit.), extent of labeling: 48% ethoxyl
Synonym: Cellulose ethylate
CAS Number: 9004-57-3
MDL Number: MFCD00131037
Product Type: Chemical
| autoignition temp. | 698 °F |
| concentration | 48.0-49.5% |
| density | 1.14 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| description | water vapor transmission 890 g/m2/24hrs 3-mil. film (ASTM E96-66,E) |
| extent of labeling | 2.25-2.58 mol ethyl per mol cellulose (D.S.) |
| 48% ethoxyl | |
| form | powder |
| hardness | 52-61 (Sward, 3-mil. film) |
| InChI key | MINRZDZESGXKDM-OLIDUAMRSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | O1[C@H](C(C(C(C1COCC)OCC) |
| solubility | esters, aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols and ketones: soluble |
| transition temp | Tg 120-124 °C |
| viscosity | 46 cP, 5 % in toluene/ethanol 80:20(lit.) |
| 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. |
| Packaging: | 250, 500 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Density | 1.14 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12162002 |

