METHOCEL™ K100M Premium HPMC

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METHOCEL™ Cellulose Ethers are water-soluble polymers derived from cellulose. The METHOCEL™ product range encompasses methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hypromellose) – each available in different grades. They enable formulators to create reliable tablet coatings, granulation, controlled release matrix formulations and controlled viscosity in liquid formulations. METHOCEL™ K100M Premium HPMC, high molecular weight grade is preferred choice of excipient for Controlled release application.

INCI Name: Methylcellulose

Chemical Name: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

CAS Number: 9004-65-3

Dosage Form: Tablets

Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
E. coli*Absent/gCE-92.1
Pseudomonas aeruginosa*Absent/1gCE-92.1
Salmonella*Absent/10gCE-92.1
Staphylococcus aureus*Absent/gCE-92.1
Yeast and Mold Count*max. 100/gCE-92.1
Total Plate Count*max. 100/gCE-92.1
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxypropoxyl Content*7.0 - 12.0%CE-91.25
Methoxyl Content*19.0 - 24.0%CE-91.25
Methanol Content (PPM, Residual Solvents)max. 3,000mg/KgPSM 101832
Propylene Glycol*0.1%-
Dipropylene Glycol*0.1%-
Tripropylene Glycol*0.1%-
Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether*0.1%-
Tripropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether*0.1%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Opalescence*Pass-Current EP Opalescence
Color Evaluation*Pass-Current EP Solution Color
pH (at 2% solution)*5.0 - 8.0-Current USP/EP/JP
Identification*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Sulfated Ash Content*max. 1.5%CE-91.34
Moisture Content (Loss on Drying)*max. 5.0%CE-7.1
Viscosity (Brookfield, at 2%)*75,000 - 140,000mPa.sPSM 102400
Viscosity (Brookfield, at 2%, Target)*100000mPa.s-
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heavy Metals (as Lead)*max. 20mg/KgCE-93.1
Note

*NF and Ph. Eur. ID tests; “A” and “B” on a quarterly basis. ID tests “C” (NF and Ph. Eur.) and “D” (Ph.Eur.) will be completed by exception only.

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability