METHOCEL™ E50 Premium LV HPMC

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METHOCEL™ E50 Premium LV HPMC is a versatile ingredient suitable for various applications. In suspension dosage forms, it serves as a binder for ceramics, while its granulation and tablet coating manufacturing technologies make it adaptable for different production processes. With properties such as film formation, gelling, and mucoadhesion, it functions in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, facilitating immediate release and solubilization when needed.

INCI Name: Methylcellulose

Chemical Name: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

CAS Number: 9004-65-3

Dosage Form: Suspension, Tablets

Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Aluminum-free, Animal Products-free, Antibiotics-free, BSE-free, Bisphenol A-free, CMR Substances-free, Caffeine Free, Colorants-free, Dairy-free, Diethylene Glycol-free, Dioxin-free, Doping Substances-free, Endocrine Disruptor-free, Ethylene Glycol-free, Fragrance allergen-free, Hormones-free, Iodine-free, Irradiation-free, Kosher, Latex-free, Maleic Acid -Free, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, Non-GMO, PFAS-Free, PVC-free, Paraben-free, Pesticide-free, Phenylalanine-Free, Plasticizer-free, Potassium-free, Preservative-free, Quaternary Ammonium Salt-Free, Radionuclides Free, Residual Solvent -Free, Sewage Sludge Free, Steroids Free, TSE-free, Tributyltin (TBT) - Free

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
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
OpalescencePass-Current EP
Color Evaluation (solution Color)Pass-Current EP
pH (at 2% solution)5.0 - 8.0-USP/EP/JP/CHP
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Identification*Pass-USP/EP/JP/CHP
Residual Solvent*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Sulfated Ash Contentmax. 1.5%Current USP/EP/JP
Loss on Dryingmax. 5.0%USP/EP/JP/CHP
Residue on Ignitionmax. 1.5%USP/JP/CHP
Apparent Viscosity (at 20°C, 2% in water)40 - 60mPa.sUSP/EP/JP/CHP
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
E. coli*Absent/gCurrent USP
Pseudomonas aeruginosaAbsent/1gCurrent USP
Salmonella*Absent/10gCurrent USP
Staphylococcus aureus*Absent/1gCurrent USP
Yeast and Mold Count (Total)*max. 100/gCurrent USP
Total Plate Count*max. 100/gCurrent USP
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxypropoxyl Content7.0 - 12.0%USP/EP/JP/CHP
Methoxyl Content28.0 - 30.0%USP/EP/JP/CHP
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heavy Metals (as Lead)*max. 10mg/KgUSP/EP/JP/CHP
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Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Nutritional Infromation
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

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