Pharmaceutical-grade ethyl cellulose meeting USP/NF and EP monograph requirements for excipients.
Consistent batch-to-batch performance with tight control on ethoxy substitution (44–50% w/w) and viscosity.
Free-flowing, non-hygroscopic powder with excellent compatibility in oral solid dosage formulations.
Provides robust film-forming capability for controlled-release coatings and matrix tablets.
Non-ionic, pH-independent solubility profile—soluble in common organic solvents such as ethanol, acetone, and chloroform.
Sustained-release tablet coatings via aqueous or organic solvent-based spray processes.
Matrix-forming polymer in direct-compression and hot-melt extrusion (HME) extended-release tablets.
Binders and release modifiers in multiparticulate systems (e.g., pellets and granules).
Functional coating agent for taste masking and moisture barrier protection of APIs.
Stabilizer and rheology modifier in topical semisolid formulations (e.g., gels and ointments).
| Chemical Type | Ethyl cellulose ether |
| Product Form | Free-flowing white to off-white powder |
| Appearance | Odorless, tasteless, fine particulate powder |
| Primary Applications | Oral controlled-release dosage forms, film coatings, matrix tablets |
| Key Features | USP/NF & EP compliant, non-ionic, organic-solvent soluble |
| Benefits | Predictable drug release, thermal stability, low moisture absorption |
| Storage Conditions | Store in original container at 15–30°C, protect from moisture |
| Regulatory Status | Approved for pharmaceutical use in US, EU, and Japan; listed in FDA Inactive Ingredients Database |
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