METHOCEL™ F450 Food Grade Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

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METHOCEL™ F450 Food Grade Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is a powder-form functional additive used in food applications. It serves as a binder, film former, and thickener, providing improved texture and stability. Suitable for various food formulations, it enhances consistency and processing efficiency while maintaining quality in the final product.
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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Oral Care Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Off Color Particlesmax. 15/gPSM 101522
Color (in 2% water)max. 100-PSM 100946, APHA
pH5 - 8-PSM 100668
Moisture Contentmax. 5%PSM 100667
Residue on Ignitionmax. 1.5%Current FCC, AB
Viscosity (at 20°C in 2% water)400 - 630mPa.sCurrent FCC, Ubbelohde
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coliform CountAbsent/1gCurrent USP/EP/JP, AB
Escherichia coliAbsent/gCurrent USP Negetive, AB
Listeria monocytogenesAbsent/25gBAMM, AB
Pseudomonas aeruginosaAbsent/1gCurrent USP Negetive, AB
Salmonella Absent/10gCurrent USP Negetive, AB
Staphylococcus aureusAbsent/1gCurrent USP Negetive, AB
Bacillus cereusmax. 100/gBAMM, AB
Clostridium botulinummax. 100/gBAMM, AB
Yeasts and Mold Countmax. 500/gCurrent USP Total Count, AB
Total Plate Countmax. 500/gCurrent USP Total Aerobic, AB
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water5g/100g-
Sodium Chloride1g/100g-
Iron15mg/100g-
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxypropoxyl Content4.0 - 7.5%Current FCC
Methoxyl Content28 - 30%Current FCC
Sodium Chloridemax. 1%PSM 101985
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Iron Contentmax. 150mg/kgPSM 101985
Magnetic Ironmax. 30mg/kgPSM 100041
Lead Contentmax. 2mg/kgCurrent JECFA
Screen Test
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (through 40 USS <420 micron)min. 95%PSM 100669

Regulatory & Compliance