METHOCEL™ A15C Premium Methylcellulose

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METHOCEL™ A15C Premium Methylcellulose finds applications in suspension, tablet coating, and granulation for tablets and capsules. It is used in food containers and packaging. Features include being sewage-sludge-free. Functions as a controlled release agent, immediate release agent, thickener, solubilizer, viscosity modifier, binder, film former, gelling agent, and mucoadhesive. It is water-soluble.

Chemical Name: Methylcellulose

CAS Number: 9004-67-5

Functions: Binder, Controlled Release Agent, Emulsifier, Film Former, Film Former, Gelling Agent, Immediate Release Agent, Lubricant (Internal), Mucoadhesive, Plasticizer, Rheology Modifier, Solubilizer, Surfactant, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Dosage Form: Capsules, Suspension, Tablets

Labeling Claims: APE-free, Allergen-free, Aluminum-free, Animal Products-free, Antibiotics-free, Artificial Flavor-Free, BSE-free, Bactericide-free, Bisphenol A-free, CMR Substances-free, Caffeine Free, Colorants-free, Diethylene Glycol-free, Dioxin-free, Endocrine Disruptor-free, Ethylene Glycol-free, FSSC 22000, Fungicide-free, Gluten-free, Glycerin-free, Halal, Herbicide-free, Hormones-free, Impurities-free, Irradiation-free, Kosher, Low Aldehyde, Low Odor, Melamine-free, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, NPE-free, Natural Latex Rubber-Free, Naturally Derived, No Artificial Sweeteners, Non-GMO, Organic, PAH-free, PFAS-Free, PFOA-free, PFOS-free, PHO (Partially Hydrogenated Oil)-Free, PVC-free, Palm Oil-free, Paraben-free, Perfluorocarbon (PFC)-free, Pesticide-free, Phthalates-free, Plant-Based, Plasticizer-free, Potassium-free, Preservative-free, Quaternary Ammonium Salt-Free, Radioactive-free, Sewage Sludge Free, Steroids Free, Sugar-free, TSE-free, Tributyltin (TBT) - Free, USP 232 Elemental Impurities Free, VOC-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Certifications & Compliance: CFDA Compliant (China), Chinese Pharmacopeia (ChP), Directive 1333/2008/EC, Directive 2009/48/EC, Doping-Free, EC No. 1935/2004, EC No. 2023/2006, EU Directive 2002/72/EC, EU Packaging Directive (94/62/EC), EXCiPACT, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), European Regulation 396/2005/EC, FDA 21 CFR 101.9, FDA 21 CFR 172.874, FDA 21 CFR 182.1480, FDA Compliant, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), FFDCA, FSSC 22000, GMP, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, Indian Pharmacopeia, Japan Pharmacopeia (JP), Kosher, National Formulary (NF), Organic Certified, Orthodox Union Kosher, Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008, Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (PIM), Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011, Regulation (EU) No. 1829/2003, Regulation (EU) No. 1830/2003, Regulation (EU) No. 231/2012, USDA Organic, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), cGMP

Manufacturing Technology: Granulation, Tablet Coating

Synonyms: Cellulose Methyl Ether

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Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
OpalescencePass-Current EP Opalescence
Color EvaluationPass-Current EP Solution Color
pH (at 2%)5.0 - 8.0-Current USP/EP/JP
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Identification*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Residual Solvents*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Sulfated Ash Contentmax. 1.5%Current USP/EP/JP
Moisture Content (Loss on Drying)max. 5.0%Current USP/EP/JP
Residue on Ignitionmax. 1.5%Current USP/EP/JP
Apparent Viscosity (at 20°C, 2% in Water, Target)1,298 - 2,422mPa.sCurrent USP/EP/JP, Brookfield
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
E. coli*Absent/gCurrent USP
Pseudomonas aeruginosa*Absent/gCurrent USP
Salmonella*Absent/10gCurrent USP
Staphylococcus aureus*Absent/gCurrent USP
Yeast and Mold Count*max. 100/gCurrent USP Combined Mold and Yeast
Total Plate Count*max. 100/gCurrent USP Total Aerobic
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Methoxyl Content27.5 - 31.5%Current USP/EP/JP
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Content*max. 20mg/kgCurrent USP/EP/JP
Note
  • All section names come under PHS.
  • The following specifications apply to sealed, unopened containers stored under the recommended conditions for the duration of the shelf life.
  • Audit Basis*

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