Ethyl cellulose

Purity: 3-7mPa.s, 5% toluene:isopropanol 80:20

Synonym(s): EC; Ethocel; Cellulose ethyl ether

Formula: [C6H7O2(OC2H5)x(OH)3-x]n Molecular Weight:

CAS Number: 9004-57-3 MDL Number: MFCD00131037 PubChem CID: 24832091

Properties

Shelf life: 1460 days

Solubility: Softening point 100-132 ℃. The solubility varies with the degree to which hydroxyl groups in cellulose are replaced by ethoxyl groups. It is soluble in most organic solvents, can be mixed with resins, oil waxes, and plasticizers, has no effect on alkalis and dilute acids, and is insoluble in water.

Sensitivity: Hygroscopic.

Boiling point:

Melting point:

InChl: InChI=1S/C20H38O11/c1-6-26-10-12-16(17(27-7-2)18(28-8-3)20(25-5)30-12)31-19-14(23)13(22)15(24-4)11(9-21)29-19/h11-23H, 6-10H2, 1-5H3

Safety Information

Pictograms:

Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statements: H315; H319; H335; H302

Precautionary Statements: P261; P305+P351+P338; P280; P302+P352; P301+P312

WGK: 1

Storage: Argon charged

Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter