METHOCEL™ 10-0352 Cellulose Ether - Specialty is a versatile excipient used in pharmaceutical applications. It functions as a controlled release agent, immediate release agent, thickener, solubilizer, viscosity modifier, binder, film former, gelling agent, and mucoadhesive. Suitable for use in tablets, capsules, and suspensions, it is also effective in tablet coating, granulation, and wet granulation processes. This water-soluble cellulose ether offers benefits such as zero calorie content and low odor.
Functions: Anti-Settling Agent, Binder, Controlled Release Agent, Emulsifier, Film Former, Green Strength Enhancer, Lubricant (Internal), Plasticizer, Rheology Modifier, Surfactant
Chemical Family: Cellulose & Cellulosics, Cellulose Ethers
Dosage Form: Tablets
Certifications & Compliance: British Pharmacopeia (BP), Chinese Pharmacopeia (ChP), Directive 1333/2008/EC, Directive 2001/83/EC, Directive 2009/48/EC, Directive 2023/2055/EU, Doping-Free, EC No. 1935/2004, EC No. 2023/2006, EC No.1907/2006, EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, EU Directive 2002/72/EC, EU Packaging Directive (94/62/EC), European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), European Regulation 396/2005/EC, FCC Compliant, FDA 21 CFR 101.9, FDA 21 CFR 172.874, FDA 21 CFR 174.5, FDA 21 CFR 175.105, FDA 21 CFR 175.300, FDA 21 CFR 176.170, FDA 21 CFR 176.180, FDA 21 CFR 182.1480, FDA Compliant, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), FFDCA, FSSC 22000, GMP, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, Indian Pharmacopeia, Japan Pharmacopeia (JP), National Formulary (NF), Organic Certified, Orthodox Union Kosher, Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008, Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (PIM), Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011, Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008, Regulation (EU) No. 1829/2003, Regulation (EU) No. 1830/2003, Regulation (EU) No. 1935/2004, Regulation (EU) No. 2022/1396, Regulation (EU) No. 231/2012, USDA Organic, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), cGMP
Features: Anti-settling Properties, Cold Water Dispersible, Good Gelling Behaviour, Good Thickening Properties, Good pH Stability, High Cohesion, Improved Adhesion, Improved Dispersion, Low Ash Content, Low Surface Tension, Non-Ionic, Non-Toxic, Water Soluble, Wide pH Range
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
