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.

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

Manufacturing Technology: Granulation, Tablet Coating

Application Format: Rinse Off

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Properties

Physical Form
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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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