Synonym(s)
CAS No 9004-57-3; EC; Ethyl cellulose
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Ethyl cellulose is the ethyl ether of cellulose. The substance has an average degree of substitution and is hardly soluble in methanol, ethanol, benzene and acetone. It is soluble in dichloromethane and a mixture of 20 g of ethanol and 80 g of tuluene; ethyl cellulose is practically insoluble in water.
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Food additive (E 462)
Thickening agent, carrier, coating agent, foaming agent
Ethyl cellulose can be used as a binding and filling agent in foodstuffs and as a protective coating in food supplements. In addition, ethyl cellulose stabilises water-oil mixtures
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