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

Dosage Form: Capsules, Suspension, Tablets

Labeling Claims: APE-free, Allergen-free, Aluminum-free, Antibiotics-free, Artificial Flavor-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, Kosher, Low Aldehyde, Low Odor, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, NPE-free, Natural Latex Rubber-Free, Naturally Derived, No Artificial Sweeteners, 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, Steroids Free, Sugar-free, Tributyltin (TBT) - Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Certifications & Compliance: CFDA Compliant (China), Chinese Pharmacopeia (ChP), Directive 1333/2008/EC, Doping-Free, EXCiPACT, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), European Regulation 396/2005/EC, FDA 21 CFR 172.874, FDA 21 CFR 182.1480, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), FFDCA, GMP, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, Japan Pharmacopeia (JP), Kosher, Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008, Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (PIM), Regulation (EU) No. 231/2012, 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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