Provided is an aqueous composition comprising (a) dispersed particles that comprise one or more ethylcellulose polymers and (b) one or more additives having molecular weight less than 220 g/mol, Hansen hydrogen bonding parameter greater than 11 MPa1/2 and less than 17.9 MPa1/2, Hansen total solubility parameter greater than 22 MPa1/2, and solubility in water greater than 2 g/L at 25° C. Also provided is a composition comprising particles having a coating, wherein said coating comprises 0-5% water by weight based on the weight of said coating, wherein said coating additionally comprises the ingredients (a) and (b).