Process for producing cellulosic shaped articles, cellulosic shaped articles and the use thereof

A cellulosic extruded article comprising a cellulose matrix and, dispersed therein, inclusions of nonpolar organic compound(s), said cellulosic extruded article comprising nanoscale, hydrophobized sheet silicates that surround the inclusions, the nonpolar organic compound(s) is present in an amount of more than 10% by weight, based on the weight of the cellulose matrix;

• the nonpolar organic compound is an active ingredient or is laden with active ingredients which form solutions or suspensions with the nonpolar organic compounds, and either (i) said active ingredients are released into the surrounding area over a prolonged period or (ii) the inclusions absorb gaseous and/or liquid non-polar compounds, and the concentration of the active ingredient(s) is from 50 g per kg up to 500 g per kg of the cellulosic article,
• wherein said cellulosic extruded article further comprises at least one viscosity-increasing hydrophobic agent in an amount of 1 to 50% by weight, based on the weight of the cellulosic matrix, and
• wherein the viscosity-increasing hydrophobic agent comprises nanoscale particles.