Cellulose Acetate Supplier Malaysia
Cellulose Acetate is a cellulose ester offered for Malaysian coating, plastics, fibre, film, membrane and pharmaceutical-manufacturing enquiries. Identified by CAS 9004-35-7, the raw polymer is commonly supplied as white to off-white powder, flakes or granules for further formulation and conversion.
Commercial selection depends on acetyl content or degree of substitution, viscosity grade, physical form, moisture, particle size and compatibility with the intended solvent or process. Solution and coating grades, fibre and film feedstock, moulding and compounding feedstock, and membrane or pharmaceutical application grades should therefore be specified separately.
Applications include lacquers and inks, filter-media and fibre manufacture, moulded or extruded plastics, sheet and film production, membrane casting, and selected coating or controlled-release systems. Cellulose acetate butyrate and cellulose acetate phthalate are different polymers, while finished fibres, films, membranes and formulated compounds are downstream products.
For a Cellulose Acetate supplier Malaysia quotation, send the required degree, viscosity grade, physical form, application, quantity and delivery location. Packing, documentation, availability, delivery timing and price are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 9004-35-7
- Appearance
- White to off-white powder, flakes or granules
Cellulose Acetate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solution and coating grade | Powder or fine flakes | — | Lacquers, inks, protective coatings and specialty binder systems selected by acetylation level, viscosity and solvent compatibility | — |
| Fibre and film feedstock grade | Flakes or powder | — | Raw polymer for spinning, casting and extrusion processes that manufacture cellulose acetate fibres, filter media, sheet or film | — |
| Moulding and compounding feedstock grade | Flakes or granules | — | Further compounding and processing into moulded or extruded materials with buyer-defined degree, viscosity and additive requirements | — |
| Membrane and pharmaceutical application grade | Fine powder or flakes | — | Membrane casting, film-coating and controlled-release systems where polymer degree, viscosity and documentation requirements are specified | — |
How to buy Cellulose Acetate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for Cellulose Acetate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| CAS number | 9004-35-7 | — |
| Polymer identity | Acetic-acid ester of cellulose | — |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder, flakes or granules | — |
| Acetylation level | Buyer-defined acetyl content or degree of substitution | — |
| Viscosity grade | Buyer-defined solution-viscosity range and test basis | — |
| Commercial selection parameters | Degree of substitution, viscosity, moisture, particle size, colour and solution or process compatibility | — |
Cellulose Acetate applications
Common questions about Cellulose Acetate
What is cellulose acetate used for?
Cellulose acetate is used as a resin or raw polymer in coatings and inks, fibre and filter-media manufacture, moulded and extruded plastics, sheet and film production, membranes, and selected pharmaceutical coating systems.
Which cellulose acetate grade should a buyer specify?
State the intended solution, coating, fibre, film, moulding, membrane or pharmaceutical process, then define the acetyl content or degree of substitution, viscosity grade, form and compatibility requirements.
Why do acetyl content and degree of substitution matter?
They describe how extensively the cellulose hydroxyl groups are acetylated. This influences solubility, processing behaviour and end-use performance, so a grade should be selected against the buyer's process rather than a universal value.
Is cellulose acetate the same as cellulose acetate butyrate?
No. Cellulose acetate butyrate contains both acetate and butyrate ester groups and has a separate grade structure and property profile. It should not be treated as a cellulose acetate form or alias.
Is cellulose acetate the same as cellulose acetate phthalate?
No. Cellulose acetate phthalate is a different modified cellulose ester used for specialised coating applications. Plain cellulose acetate and the phthalate derivative require separate specifications.
Does this page cover finished cellulose acetate film, fibre or compounded resin?
No. This page covers cellulose acetate raw polymer in powder, flake or granule form. Finished film, fibre, filter media, shaped components and formulated compounds have additional dimensional or additive specifications.
What information is needed for a cellulose acetate quotation in Malaysia?
Send the polymer degree, viscosity grade, physical form, application, quantity, packing preference, documentation requirements and delivery location. Commercial details are confirmed with the quotation.