METHOCEL™ F450 Modified Cellulose Food Grade - Specialty

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METHOCEL™ F450 Modified Cellulose Food Grade - Specialty a modified cellulose with the chemical name Hypromellose, is utilized in various pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. Utilizing granulation and tablet coating manufacturing technologies, it serves as a binder, controlled release agent, film former, gelling agent, and immediate release agent, offering 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
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Off Color Particlesmax. 15/gPSM 101522
Color (at 2% in Water)max. 100APHAPSM 100946
pH (at 1% solution)5.0 - 8.0-PSM 100668
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 5.0%PSM 100667
Residue on Ignition*max. 1.5%Current FCC
Viscosity (at 20°C, 2% in Water)400 - 630mPa.sUbbelohde, Current FCC
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coliform*Absent/g-
E. coli*Absent/gCurrent USP
Listeria monocytogenes*Absent/25gBAMM
Pseudomonas aeruginosa*Absent/gCurrent USP
Salmonella*Absent/10gCurrent USP
Staphylococcus aureus*Absent/gCurrent USP
Bacillus Cereus*max. 100/gBAMM
Clostridium botulinum*max. 100/gBAMM
Yeast and Mold Count*max. 500/gCurrent USP Total Count
Total Plate Count*max. 500/gCurrent USP Total Count
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water (Calculated)5/g-
Sodium Chloride (Calculated)1/g-
Iron Content (Calculated)15mg-
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxypropoxyl Content4.0 - 7.5%Current FCC
Methoxyl Content27.0 - 30.0%Current FCC
Sodium Chloride Contentmax. 1.0%PSM 101985
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Iron Contentmax. 150mg/KgPSM 101985
Magnetic Iron Content*max. 30mg/KgPSM 100041
Lead Content*max. 2mg/KgCurrent JECFA
Screen Test
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Screen (<420 micron, through 40 U.S.STD.Sieve)min. 95.0%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.
  • Audit Basis [AB]*

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