METHOCEL™ E4M Modified Cellulose Food Grade - Specialty

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METHOCEL™ E4M Modified Cellulose Food Grade - Specialty is water-soluble and used in granulation and tablet coating manufacturing. It functions as a binder, controlled release agent, film former, gelling agent, immediate release agent, mucoadhesive, and solubilizer in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals.

Synonyms: Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose ether, Methyl hydroxypropyl cellulose, Cellulose hydroxypropyl methyl ether, 2-Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, 2-Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose ether, Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, HPMC, Hypermellose, Hypromellose

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water5g/100g-
Sodium Chloride1g/100g-
Iron Content15mg/100g-
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxypropoxyl Content*7.0 - 12.0%Current FCC
Methoxyl Content*28.0 - 30.0%Current FCC
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content*max. 5.0%Psm 100667
Residue on Ignition*max. 1.5%Current FCC
Viscosity (at 20°C, Ubbelohde, at 2% In Water)*3,000 - 5,600mPa.sCurrent FCC
Viscosity (Ubbelohde, at 2% Target )*4000mPa.s-
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Content*max. 2mg/KgCurrent JECFA
Note

*PHS - All section names come under PHS
[AB] = Audit Basis

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Nutritional Information
USA
Nutritional Information (per 100 g)
Carbohydrates (g) 0
Non-Digestible Carbohydrates (g) 93.5
Water (g) 5
Ash (g) (includes salt and iron) 1.5
Total Fat (g) 0
Saturated Fat (g) 0
Trans Fat (g) 0
Protein (g) 0

 

Additional Nutrient Information (per 100 g)
Calories (Energy) (kcal) 0
Cholesterol (mg) 0
Total Dietary Fiber (g) 0
Soluble Fiber (g) 93.5
Insoluble Fiber (g) 0
Sugars (g) 0
Added Sugars (g) 0
Sodium (mg) 390
Chloride (mg) 610
Potassium (mg) 0
Magnesium (mg) 0
Iron (mg) 15
Zinc (mg) 0
Total Vitamin A (IU) 0
Vitamin C (mg) 0
Thiamin (mg) 0
Riboflavin (mg) 0
Vitamin D (IU) 0
Niacin (mg) 0
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0
Calcium (mg) 0
Phosphorus (mg) 0

 

European Union
Nutritional Information (per 100 g)
Energy

748 kJ / 187 kcal

Fat 0 g
Of which saturates 0 g
Carbohydrates 0 g
Of which sugars 0 g
Fibre 93.5 g
Protein 0 g
Salt 1.5 g

 

Australia & New Zealand
Nutritional Information (per 100 g)
Energy (kJ) 748
Carbohydrates (g) 0
Dietary Fibre (g) 93.5
Water (g) 5
Ash (g) (includes salt and iron) 0.4
Total Fat (g) 0
Saturated Fat (g) 0
Trans Fat (g) 0
Protein (g) 0