METHOCEL™ K3 Premium LV HPMC

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METHOCEL™ K3 Premium LV HPMC utilized in ceramics and pharmaceuticals, serves as a binder, controlled release agent, film former, gelling agent, immediate release agent, and mucoadhesive, facilitating suspension and tablet coating. Its water solubility adds versatility in various applications.

INCI Name: Methylcellulose

Chemical Name: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

CAS Number: 9004-65-3

Dosage Form: Suspension, Tablets

Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin

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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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
E. coli*Absent/gCurrent USP Negative
Pseudomonas aeruginosaAbsent/1gCurrent USP Negative
Salmonella*Absent/10gCurrent USP Negative
Staphylococcus aureus*Absent/gCurrent USP Negative
Yeast and Mold Count*max. 100/gCurrent USP Total Count
Total Plate Count*max. 100/gCurrent USP Total Aerobic
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxypropoxyl Content7.0 - 12.0%Current USP/EP/JP
Methoxyl Content19.0 - 24.0%Current USP/EP/JP
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
OpalescencePass-Current EP Opalescence
Color EvaluationPass-Current EP Solution Color
pH (at 2% solution)5.5 - 8.0-Current USP/EP/JP
IdentificationPass-Current USP/EP/JP
Residual SolventPass-Current USP/EP/JP
Sulfated Ash Contentmax. 1.5%Current USPIEP/SP
Moisture Content (Loss on Drying)max. 5.0%Current USPIEP/SP
Residue on Ignitionmax. 1.5%Current USP/SP
Apparent Viscosity (at 20°C, 2% in water)*2.4 - 3.6mPa.sCurrent USP/EP/JP
Apparent Viscosity (Target)3mPa.s-
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heavy Metals (as Lead)max. 20mg/Kg-
Note

*PHS - All section names come under PHS
[AB] = Audit Basis

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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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