Technical Data Sheet
Eastman™ Cellulose Acetate (CA 398-10NF/EP)

Applications Medical devices Pharmaceutical excipients

Product Description
Eastman™ Cellulose Acetate (CA-398-10NF/EP) is a low viscosity solution grade of cellulose acetate. It is the most commonly used coating material as the semi-permeable membrane for osmotic (controlled-release) drug delivery. It is also used for taste-masking and tableting. CA-398-10NF/EP is made under cGMP and meets the requirements of the National Formulary (NF) and European Pharmacopoeia (EP). CA-398-10NF/EP is available in powder form.

Typical Properties

Property	Test Method	Typical Value, Units
General
Form		Solid (powder)
Color		White
Odor		Odorless
Acetyl Content		39.3-40.3 %
Loss on Drying		5 wt % max.
Solubility in Water		Negligible
Viscosity	ASTM A	8-13 s

Comments
Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.

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