IFF’s Industrial Solutions is an important supplier and partner to the global electronics industry. Our unique polymer additive offering delivers an extensive range of functional properties and guarantees the highest level of quality and performance. Through our established and novel portfolio of ETHOCEL™ ethyl cellulose polymers, we support customers around the world to develop, optimize and manufacture best-in-class electronic parts – including multi-layer ceramic capacitors and photovoltaics.
Multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs)
Consumer electronics, electric vehicles and many other electronic products require increased usage of MLCCs to function. Our quality ETHOCEL™ ethyl cellulose premium grades bring multiple benefits and functions to MLCC applications, including binding for ceramics, inks and pastes, rheology modification and control, and enhanced performance. There is also the option to design customized grades specific to your unique requirements.
ETHOCEL™ Product Features | Functional benefits |
|---|---|
Binder for inks and pastes | Ability to control rheology Clean burn-out with no residue |
Binder for ceramics | Rheology modification and control Homogenous drying Improves ceramics quality and performance |
Product recommendations
Application | ETHOCEL™ | Usage Level % |
|---|---|---|
Dielectric paste | ETHOCEL™ 4 - ETHOCEL™ 20 ETHOCEL™ 45 - ETHOCEL™ 200 | 1.0 – 3.0 |
Inner electrode conductive inks | ETHOCEL™ 4 - ETHOCEL™ 20 ETHOCEL™ 45 - ETHOCEL ™ 200 | 1.0 – 3.0 |
Terminal electrode paste | ETHOCEL™ 4 - ETHOCEL™ 20 ETHOCEL™ 45 - ETHOCEL™ 200 | 1.0 – 3.0 |
Solar photovoltaics are an innovative and environmentally-friendly method of electricity generation. Our ETHOCEL™ ethyl cellulose polymers are proven to deliver high-value and superior performance to PV products.
Superior binders and rheology modifiers, ETHOCEL™ supports multiple PV pastes and screen-printing technologies, including monocrystalline silicon PV, polycrystalline silicon PV, PERC PV, bifacial PV, front-side silver paste and back-side aluminum paste. They are also highly soluble in a wide range of organic solvents, deliver consistent viscosity, bring outstanding shear-thinning properties, strong adhesion and low bowing and good backside formation (BSF).
Product recommendations
Application | ETHOCEL™ | Usage Level % |
|---|---|---|
Front side silver paste Back side silver paste | ETHOCEL™ 4 - ETHOCEL™ 300 | 1.0 – 2.0 |
Back side aluminum paste | ETHOCEL™ 4 - ETHOCEL™ 300 | 1.0 – 3.0 |
We are committed to working with our customers to create solutions and technologies for novel electronic materials – including nanocelluloses. Lattice® NT is a highly purified microcrystalline cellulose suitable for the insulation of electronic components or control electric signals. Contact our team to learn more.
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