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ethyl cellulose [1 record]

Record 1 2014-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Food Additives
DEF

An ethyl ether of cellulose.

CONT

Ethyl cellulose is prepared from wood pulp or chemical cotton and is used as a binder and filler in dry vitamin preparations, chewing gum, and in confectionery. It is also used in the manufacture of plastics and lacquers.

OBS

ethyl cellulose: term and definition standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • modified cellulose

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie chimique
  • Additifs alimentaires
DEF

Éther éthylique de la cellulose.

CONT

Les celluloses modifiées admises comme additifs alimentaires sont : la méthyl cellulose, l'éthyl cellulose, l'hydroxypropyl cellulose, l'hydroxypropylméthyl cellulose et la méthyléthyl cellulose.

OBS

éthylcellulose; EC : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l’ISO.

Key term(s)
  • cellulose modifiée

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ingenieria química
  • Aditivos alimentarios
DEF

Éter etílico de celulosa.

OBS

Sólido termoplástico, granular, de color blanco. Soluble en disolventes orgánicos, inerte en álcalis y ácidos diluidos, insoluble en agua y glicerina. Combustible, atóxico.

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