METHOCEL™ F4M Modified Cellulose Food Grade - Specialty

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METHOCEL™ F4M Modified Cellulose Food Grade - Specialty known for its water solubility, is utilized in various pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. It serves as a controlled release agent, film former, and gelling agent. Its manufacturing involves granulation and tablet coating processes.

INCI Name: Methylcellulose

Ingredient Name: Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC)

Chemical Name: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Dosage Form: Tablets

Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin

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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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 5%PSM 100667
Residue on Ignition*max. 1.5%Current FCC
Viscosity (at 20°C, Ubbelohde, at 2%)3,000 - 5,600mPa.sCurrent FCC
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxypropoxyl Content4.0 - 7.5%Current FCC
Methoxyl Content27.0 - 30.0%Current FCC
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Content*max. 2mg/KgCurrent JECFA
Note

* - Audit Basis (AB)

PHS - All section names come under PHS

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

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