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

Ashland Aqualon T10 Pharm Ethyl Cellulose

Ashland Aqualon T10 Pharm Ethyl Cellulose is a pharmaceutical-grade ethyl cellulose polymer with 48–49.5% ethoxyl content, designed for controlled-release tablet coatings and matrix systems. It offers excellent film-forming ability, water insolubility, and organic solvent solubility—ideal for sustained drug delivery in oral solid dosage forms.
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Features Of Ashland Aqualon T10 Pharm Ethyl Cellulose

  1. Pharmaceutical-grade ethyl cellulose meeting USP/NF and EP monograph requirements for excipients.

  2. Consistent batch-to-batch performance with tight control on ethoxy substitution (44–50% w/w) and viscosity.

  3. Free-flowing, non-hygroscopic powder with excellent compatibility in oral solid dosage formulations.

  4. Provides robust film-forming capability for controlled-release coatings and matrix tablets.

  5. Non-ionic, pH-independent solubility profile—soluble in common organic solvents such as ethanol, acetone, and chloroform.

Typical Applications Of Ashland Aqualon T10 Pharm Ethyl Cellulose

  1. Sustained-release tablet coatings via aqueous or organic solvent-based spray processes.

  2. Matrix-forming polymer in direct-compression and hot-melt extrusion (HME) extended-release tablets.

  3. Binders and release modifiers in multiparticulate systems (e.g., pellets and granules).

  4. Functional coating agent for taste masking and moisture barrier protection of APIs.

  5. Stabilizer and rheology modifier in topical semisolid formulations (e.g., gels and ointments).

Specifications Of Ashland Aqualon T10 Pharm Ethyl Cellulose

Chemical TypeEthyl cellulose ether
Product FormFree-flowing white to off-white powder
AppearanceOdorless, tasteless, fine particulate powder
Primary ApplicationsOral controlled-release dosage forms, film coatings, matrix tablets
Key FeaturesUSP/NF & EP compliant, non-ionic, organic-solvent soluble
BenefitsPredictable drug release, thermal stability, low moisture absorption
Storage ConditionsStore in original container at 15–30°C, protect from moisture
Regulatory StatusApproved for pharmaceutical use in US, EU, and Japan; listed in FDA Inactive Ingredients Database


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