METHOCEL™ E5 Premium LV HPMC

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METHOCEL™ E5 Premium LV HPMC is water-soluble and used in suspensions, granulation, and tablet coating. It functions as a binder, controlled release agent, film former, and gelling agent in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, and as a binder in ceramics.

Chemical Name: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

CAS Number: 9004-65-3

Dosage Form: Suspension

Labeling Claims: APE-free, Aflatoxin-free, Aluminum-free, Antibiotics-free, BSE-free, Bisphenol A-free, Caffeine Free, Colorants-free, Dioxin-free, Dye Free, Endocrine Disruptor-free, Glycerin-free, Halal, Hormones-free, Hypoallergenic, Kosher, Low Odor, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, Mycotoxins-free, Natural Latex Rubber-Free, Naturally Derived, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Odor-free, PAH-free, PFAS-Free, PFOS-free, PHO (Partially Hydrogenated Oil)-Free, PVC-free, Palm Oil-free, Paraben-free, Pareve, Perfluorooctanoic Acid-free, Pesticide-free, Phthalates-free, Plant-Based, Plasticizer-free, Preservative-free, Sugar-free, TSE-free, Tributyl Tin Compounds-Free, Triphenyl Tin Compounds-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Zero Calorie

Certifications & Compliance: British Pharmacopeia (BP), CFDA Compliant (China), Chinese Pharmacopeia (ChP), Doping-Free, EXCiPACT, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), European Regulation 396/2005/EC, FCC Compliant, FDA 21 CFR 172.874, FDA 21 CFR 182.1480, FDA Compliant, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, ICH Q3C, Japan Pharmacopeia (JP), National Formulary (NF), Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (PIM), Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008, Regulation (EU) No. 2022/1396, Regulation (EU) No. 231/2012, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Manufacturing Technology: Granulation, Tablet Coating

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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Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (at 2% solution)*5.0 - 8.0-CE-8.7
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
E. coli*Absent/gCE-92.1
Pseudomonas aeruginosa*Absent/1gCE-92.1
Salmonella*Absent/10gCE-92.1
Staphylococcus aureus*Absent/gCE-92.1
Yeast and Mold Count*max. 100/gCE-92.1
Total Plate Count*max. 100/gCE-92.1
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxypropoxyl Content*7.0 - 12.0%CE-91.25
Methanol Content (PPM, Residual Solvents)*28.0 - 30.0%CE-91.25
Sodium Chloride Content*max. 0.3%CE-15.2
Propylene Glycol*0.1%-
Dipropylene Glycol*0.1%-
Tripropylene Glycol*0.1%-
Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether*0.1%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Opalescence*Pass-CE-91.4 According to EP
Color Evaluation*Pass-CE-91.4 According to EP
Transmittance*min. 79.0%CE-91.29
Identification*Pass-CE-91.5
Sulfated Ash Content (Residue on Ignition)*max. 1.5%CE-91.34
Moisture Content (Loss on Drying)*max. 5.0%CE-7.1
Apparent Viscosity*4.1 - 4.9mPa.sCE-91.9
Apparent Viscosity (Target)*4.5mPa.s-
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heavy Metals (as Lead)*max. 20mg/KgCE-93.1
Screen Test
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Screen (< 63 micron, through 230 mesh)*min. 50%CE-91.30
Screen (< 149 micron, through 100 mesh)*min. 90%CE-91.30
Note

*NF and Ph. Eur. ID tests; “A” and “B” on a quarterly basis. ID tests “C” (NF and Ph. Eur.) and “D” (Ph.Eur.) will be completed by exception only.

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