METHOCEL™ E50 PVC HPMC - Specialty

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METHOCEL™ E50 PVC HPMC - Specialty sourced from plants, is suitable for suspension dosage forms. It boasts labeling claims of being aluminum-free and antibiotic-free. With manufacturing technologies like granulation and tablet coating, it serves various pharmaceutical and nutraceutical functions, including mucoadhesion, solubilization, sustained release, and viscosity modification. It exhibits water solubility.

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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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content (as Packaged)max. 5.0%PSM 100667
Viscosity (at 2%, 20°C)40 - 60mPa.sUbbelohde, PSM 101537
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxypropoxyl Content7.0 - 7.6%PSM 100755
Methoxyl Content28.0 - 30.0%PSM 100755
Sodium Chloride Contentmax. 0.5%PSM 101985
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Iron Contentmax. 50mg/KgPSM 101985
Screen Test
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Screen (<420 micron, through 40 U.S.STD.Sieve)min. 99%PSM 100669
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.

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