Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Ashland Aqualon N14 Ethyl Cellulose

Ashland Aqualon N14 Ethyl Cellulose is a low-viscosity, water-insoluble ethyl cellulose polymer used for controlled-release coatings, tablet binding, and film-forming in pharmaceuticals and industrial applications. It offers excellent solubility in organic solvents, good thermoplasticity, and consistent batch-to-batch performance as part of Ashland’s trusted Aqualon cellulose derivatives portfolio.
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  • ashland aqualon n14 ethyl cellulose_80e85469

Features Of Ashland Aqualon N14 Ethyl Cellulose

  1. Low-viscosity ethyl cellulose grade offering excellent film-forming capability and rapid solvent release.

  2. Highly soluble in common organic solvents including ethanol, toluene, and chlorinated hydrocarbons.

  3. Provides robust moisture barrier properties without hygroscopicity or water sensitivity.

  4. Delivers consistent thermal stability and low-temperature flexibility in coated and molded systems.

  5. Complies with USP/NF and EP monographs for pharmaceutical excipient use (where applicable).

Typical Applications Of Ashland Aqualon N14 Ethyl Cellulose

  1. Controlled-release coatings for oral solid dosage forms in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

  2. Binders and film formers in flexible packaging inks and gravure overprint varnishes.

  3. Thickener and rheology modifier in solvent-based adhesives and caulks.

  4. Matrix former in hot-melt extrusion (HME) formulations for amorphous solid dispersions.

  5. Protective coating agent for agricultural granules and controlled-release fertilizers.

Specifications Of Ashland Aqualon N14 Ethyl Cellulose

Chemical TypeEthyl cellulose ether
Product FormFree-flowing white to off-white granular powder
AppearanceWhite to creamy-white granules
Ethoxyl Content48.0–49.5 wt%
Viscosity (4% in 80/20 toluene/ethanol)13–15 cP
Moisture Content≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition≤ 0.5%
Primary ApplicationsPharmaceutical coatings, industrial inks, adhesives, agrochemicals


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