METHOCEL™ K100M Premium DC2 HPMC

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METHOCEL™ K100M Premium DC2 HPMC is water-soluble and widely used in various industrial and pharmaceutical applications. In ceramics, it acts as a binder, while in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, it serves as a controlled release agent, film former, flow promoter, gelling agent, and immediate release agent, ensuring multifunctionality and versatility.

INCI Name: Methylcellulose

Chemical Name: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

CAS Number: 9004-65-3

Dosage Form: Suspension, Tablets

Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
OpalescencePass-Current EP Opalescence
Color EvaluationPass-Current EP Solution Color
pH (at 2% solution)5.0 - 8.0-Current USP/EP/JP
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Identification*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Residual Solvent*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Sulfated Ash Contentmax. 1.5%Current USP/EP/JP
Moisture Content (Loss on Drying)max. 5.0%Current USP/EP/JP
Residue on Ignitionmax. 1.5%Current USP/EP/JP
Apparent Viscosity (at 20°C, 2% in water)75,000 - 140,000mPa.sCurrent USP/EP/JP
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
E. Coli (D=2.55S⁻¹)*Absent/gCurrent USP
Pseudomonas aeruginosa*Absent/gCurrent USP
Salmonella*Absent/10gCurrent USP
Staphylococcus aureus*Absent/gCurrent USP
Yeast and Mold Count*max. 100/gCurrent USP
Total Aerobic Plate Count*max. 100/gCurrent USP
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (Screen <63 micron, through 230 U.S. Std. Sieve)15 - 60%PSM 100669
Particle Size (Screen <149 micron, through 100 U.S. STD.Sieve)min. 80%PSM 100669
Particle Size (Screen <420 micron, through 40 U. S. Std. Sieve)min. 95%PSM 100669
Particle Size (Dist 90 Prcntl)max. 425μmDWC-MC-2
Particle Size (Dist 50 Prcntl)106 - 212μmDWC-MC-2
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxypropoxyl Content9.5 - 11.5%Current USP/EP/JP
Methoxyl Content22.0 - 24.0%Current USP/EP/JP
Formaldehydemax. 20mg/KgPSM 102403
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heavy Metals (As Lead)*max. 20mg/KgCurrent USP/EP/JP
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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