Ethylcellulose

إيثيل سيلولوز

KindExcipient
ClassBinder
SynonymsEC, Ethocel, Aquacoat ECD (dispersion)
Common uses / formsNon-aqueous/hydrophobic binder in granulation (1–5%); sustained-release and taste-mask coating
PropertiesWater-insoluble cellulose ether soluble in organic solvents; graded by viscosity/ethoxyl content; film-forming
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP
Sourcing originsUSA, China, EU
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesOrganic-solvent processing (or aqueous dispersion); used where water-insoluble binder needed
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

Related substances (Binder)

Povidone K30 · Copovidone · Hypromellose (low-viscosity) · Hydroxypropyl cellulose · Gelatin · Maltodextrin

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Ethylcellulose — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-ethylcellulose.html