METHOCEL™ F5 Premium LV HPMC

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METHOCEL™ F5 Premium LV HPMC is water-soluble and used in hard shell capsule application in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical segments

INCI Name: Methylcellulose

Chemical Name: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

CAS Number: 9004-65-3

Dosage Form: Capsules

Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Aluminum-free, Animal Products-free, Antibiotics-free, BSE-free, Bisphenol A-free, CMR Substances-free, Caffeine Free, Colorants-free, Dairy-free, Diethylene Glycol-free, Dioxin-free, Doping Substances-free, Endocrine Disruptor-free, Ethylene Glycol-free, Fragrance allergen-free, Hormones-free, Iodine-free, Irradiation-free, Kosher, Latex-free, Maleic Acid -Free, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, Non-GMO, PFAS-Free, PVC-free, Paraben-free, Pesticide-free, Phenylalanine-Free, Plasticizer-free, Potassium-free, Preservative-free, Quaternary Ammonium Salt-Free, Radionuclides Free, Residual Solvent -Free, Sewage Sludge Free, Steroids Free, TSE-free, Tributyltin (TBT) - Free

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
OpalescencePass-CE-91.4 According to EP
Color EvaluationPass-CE-91.4 According to EP
Color (at 2% in Water)max. 42APHACE-13.8
pH (at 2% solution)5.5 - 8.0-CE-8.7
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Identification*Pass-CE-91.5
Sulfated Ash Content (Residue on Ignition)max. 1.0%CE-91.34
Moisture Content (Loss on Drying)max. 5.0%CE-7.1
Apparent Viscosity4.2 - 4.8mPa.sCE-91.9
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
E. coli*Absent/gCE-92.1
Pseudomonas aeruginosaAbsent/1gCE-92.1
Salmonella*Absent/10gCE-92.1
Staphylococcus aureus*Absent/1gCE-92.1
Yeast and Mold Count (Total)*max. 50/gCE-92.1
Total Plate Count*max. 100/gCE-92.1
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxypropoxyl Content5.5 - 6.5%CE-91.25
Methoxyl Content27.0 - 30.0%CE-91.25
Chloride Content (Percent)max. 0.28%CE-15.6
Methanol Content (PPM, Residual Solvents)*max. 3,000mg/KgPSM 101832 Class 2
Propylene Chlorohydrinsmax. 0.1mg/KgCE-91.27
Cadmium Content*max. 1mg/KgCE-93.1
Iron Contentmax. 100mg/KgCE-60.4
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Content*max. 1mg/KgCE-93.1
Heavy Metals (as Lead)*max. 20mg/KgCE-93.1
Mercury Content*max. 1mg/KgCE-93.1
Lead Content*max. 2mg/KgCE-93.1
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Technical Details & Test Data

Nutritional Infromation
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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