METHOCEL™ F4M HPMC - Specialty

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METHOCEL™ F4M HPMC - Specialty a cellulose ether commonly known as hypromellose, acts as a rheology modifier, ensuring consistent performance. With certifications such as CMR substance-free, dairy-free, diethylene glycol-free, dioxane-free, and dye-free, it guarantees safety and purity in formulations.

Functions: Anti-Settling Agent, Binder, Controlled Release Agent, Emulsifier, Film Former, Green Strength Enhancer, Lubricant (Internal), Plasticizer, Rheology Modifier, Rheology Modifier, Surfactant

Chemical Name: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Chemical Family: Cellulose & Cellulosics, Cellulose Ethers

Dosage Form: Tablets

Certifications & Compliance: Chinese Pharmacopeia (ChP), Directive 1333/2008/EC, Directive 2009/48/EC, EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, EU Packaging Directive (94/62/EC), European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), FDA 21 CFR 101.9, FDA 21 CFR 172.874, FDA 21 CFR 182.1480, FDA Compliant, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), FFDCA, FSC Certified, FSSC 22000, GMP, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, Indian Pharmacopeia, Nagoya Compliant, National Formulary (NF), Organic Certified, Orthodox Union Kosher, Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008, Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (PIM), Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011, Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008, Regulation (EU) No. 1829/2003, Regulation (EU) No. 1830/2003, Regulation (EU) No. 2022/1396, Regulation (EU) No. 231/2012, Turkish RoHS Regulation, USDA Organic, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), cGMP

Features: Anti-settling Properties, Cold Water Dispersible, Good Gelling Behaviour, Good Thickening Properties, Good pH Stability, High Cohesion, Improved Adhesion, Improved Dispersion, Low Ash Content, Low Surface Tension, Non-Ionic, Non-Toxic, Thixotropic, Water Soluble, Wide pH Range

Synonyms: 2-Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose ether, Cellulose hydroxypropyl methyl ether, Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose ether, 2-Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, Methyl hydroxypropyl cellulose, Hypromellose, HPMC, Hypermellose

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Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content (as Packaged)max. 5.0%PSM 100667
Viscosity (at 20°C, 2%)3,500 - 5,600mPa.sUbbelohde, PSM 101537
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxypropoxyl Content4.0 - 7.5%PSM 100755
Methoxyl Content27.0 - 30.0%PSM 100755
Sodium Chloride Contentmax. 1.5%PSM 101985
Screen Test
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Screen (< 420 micron through 40 U. S. STD. Sieve)min. 99.0%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.
  • This product is not intended for use as a direct food additive or in pharmaceutical applications.

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