Basic information
- Name:
Ethyl cellulose
- CAS No.:
9004-57-3
- Molecular Structure:
- Formula:
- Unspecified
- Deleted CAS:
- 11097-03-3,154608-92-1,166735-68-8,51331-16-9,57307-96-7
- Synonyms:
- STD 7;Aquacoat ECD 30FMC;EC (Ethyl cellulose);MFA-EM;N 50 (polysaccharide);Cellulose ethyl;N 22 (cellulose derivative);Ethocel N7;Ethocel 150;G 200 (polysaccharide);T 100;G 200;Triethyl cellulose;Cellulose, triethyl ether;N 200 (cellulose derivative);N 22G;Aquacoat;Ethocel MED;Aquacoat ECD 30;Surelease;K 5000;Aqualon NF;Ethocel;Ethocel E7;MED 20;N 4 (cellulose derivative);Ethocel N200;G 50 (Polysaccharide);Hercules T;Cellulose, ethyl ether;Ethocel E50;SPT 50 cps;Ethocel STD;N 14 (cellulose derivative);ETs;T 100 (Polysaccharide);Ampacet E/C;X 62-9201A;SPT 50CPS;N 5;ET 100 (cellulose derivative);Nixon E/C;Ethocel 890;Cellulose ethyl ether;Ethyl Cellulose 70CPS;
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Molecular Structure:
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IUPAC Name: 2-[4,5-Diethoxy-2-(ethoxymethyl)-6-methoxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyoxane-3,4-diol
Synonyms of Ethyl cellulose (CAS NO.9004-57-3): Ampacet E/C ; Aquacoat ; Aquacoat ECD 30 ; Aquacoat ECD 30FMC ; Cellulose ethyl ; Cellulose ethyl ether ; Cellulose ethylate ; Cellulose, ethyl ester ; Cellulose, triethyl ether ; ET 100 (cellulose derivative) ; ETs ; ETs (Polysaccharide) ; Ethocel ; Ethocel 150 ; Ethocel 890 ; Ethocel E50 ; Ethocel E7 ; Ethocel MED ; Ethocel N10 ; Ethocel N200 ; Ethocel N7 ; Ethocel STD ; Ethylcellulose ; G 200 ; G 200 (polysaccharide) ; G 50 ; G 50 (Polysaccharide) ; HSDB 423 ; N 5 ; Nixon E/C ; SPT 50 cps ; SPT 50CPS ; T 100 ; T 100 (Polysaccharide) ; Triethyl cellulose ; UNII-47MLB0F1MV ; UNII-H3UP11403C
CAS NO: 9004-57-3
Classification Code: Cardiovascular Agents ; Pharmaceutic aid [tablet binder] ; Pharmaceutical Solutions ; Sclerosing Solutions ; Skin / Eye Irritant ; TSCA Flag XU [Exempt from reporting under the Inventory Update Rule]
Density: 1.14 g/mL at 25 °C
Solubility: esters, aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols and ketones: soluble
Form: powder
Water Solubility: insoluble
Merck: 3781
Uses
Ethyl cellulose (CAS NO.9004-57-3) is mainly used as a thin-film coating material.it is also used as a food additive as an emulsifier. hot melt adhesives, seasoning fabrics collation agent, plastic toughening.
Toxicity Data With Reference
| Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rabbit | LD50 | skin | > 5gm/kg (5000mg/kg) | Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 19, Pg. 113, 1981. | |
| rat | LD50 | oral | > 5gm/kg (5000mg/kg) | Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 19, Pg. 113, 1981. |
Consensus Reports
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Safety Profile
Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Hazard Codes Ethyl cellulose (CAS NO.9004-57-3): 
Xi
Risk Statements: 36/37/38
R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 26-36
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S36: Wear suitable protective clothing.
WGK Germany: 1