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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Ethyl cellulose
Description
Ethyl cellulose is used as a food additive and as an emulsifier. It is also used as a film-former in coatings, hot-melt adhesives and transfer inks. Further, it is employed as a binder, filler, plastic coating and diluents of color. In addition to this, it is used in lacquers and plastic toughing.
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Ethyl cellulose is used as a food additive and as an emulsifier. It is also used as a film-former in coatings, hot-melt adhesives and transfer inks. Further, it is employed as a binder, filler, plastic coating and diluents of color.
Specifications
Specifications
| Density | 1.14 |
| Refractive Index | 1.47 |
| Quantity | 250 mg |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in tetrahydrofuran,methyl acetate,ethanol,methanol,toluene,ethyl acetate,chloroform,esters,aromatic hydrocarbons,alcohols and ketones. Insoluble in water,glycerol and propane-1,2-diol. |
| Chemical Name or Material | Ethyl cellulose |
Safety and Handling
| RTECSNumber | FJ5950500 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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