Ethyl cellulose is used as a food additive and as an emulsifier. It is also used as a film-former in coatings, hot-melt adhesives and transfer inks. Further, it is employed as a binder, filler, plastic coating and diluents of color. In addition to this, it is used in lacquers and plastic toughing.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.