Ethylene Cellulose(EC)

Introductions:

 

PCM EC N series are essentially tasteless, odorless, non-caloric, and physiologically inert matters. It designed for using in a wide range of pharmaceutical and industrial applications, which used in controlled release and solid dosage formulations. They are also useful as granulation binders, as film-formers to improve tablet integrity and appearance, and in taste masking of bitter actives.

 

Specifications:  

 

Index ECN Series
N4 N10 N25 N40 N45 N70 N100 N120
Ethoxyl(wt%) 47.5~49.50
Viscosity 3~5.5 9~11 22~28 36~44 41~49 63~77 90~110 108~132
Appearance White powder or granule with odorless and tasteless
Moisture,% 3.0
Residual in Ignition, % max 0.40
Heavy Metal, ppm max. 20
Arsenic, ppm max 3

 

Applications:

 

  1. Tablet binder
  2. Film former