METHOCEL™ E50 Premium LV HPMC - Specialty

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METHOCEL™ E50 Premium LV HPMC - Specialty is a versatile ingredient suitable for various applications. In suspension dosage forms, it serves as a binder for ceramics, while its granulation and tablet coating manufacturing technologies make it adaptable for different production processes. With properties such as film formation, gelling, and mucoadhesion, it functions in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, facilitating immediate release and solubilization when needed.

Functions: Anti-Settling Agent, Binder, Controlled Release Agent, Emulsifier, Film Former, Green Strength Enhancer, Lubricant (Internal), Plasticizer, Processing Aid, Rheology Modifier, Surfactant, Thickener

Chemical Name: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Chemical Family: Cellulose & Cellulosics, Cellulose Ethers

End Uses: Ceramics

Dosage Form: Tablets

Certifications & Compliance: British Pharmacopeia (BP), CFDA Compliant (China), Chinese Pharmacopeia (ChP), Directive 1333/2008/EC, Directive 2009/48/EC, Doping-Free, EU Packaging Directive (94/62/EC), EXCiPACT, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), European Regulation 396/2005/EC, FCC Compliant, FDA 21 CFR 101.9, FDA 21 CFR 172.874, 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), ICH Q3C, IFANCA Halal, ISO 14001, 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. 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, Thixotropic, Water Soluble, Wide pH Range

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Soluble In
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
OpalescencePass-Current EP
Color Evaluation (solution Color)Pass-Current EP
pH (at 2% solution)5.0 - 8.0-USP/EP/JP/CHP
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Identification*Pass-USP/EP/JP/CHP
Residual Solvent*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Sulfated Ash Contentmax. 1.5%Current USP/EP/JP
Loss on Dryingmax. 5.0%USP/EP/JP/CHP
Residue on Ignitionmax. 1.5%USP/JP/CHP
Apparent Viscosity (at 20°C, 2% in water)40 - 60mPa.sUSP/EP/JP/CHP
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
E. coli*Absent/gCurrent USP
Pseudomonas aeruginosaAbsent/1gCurrent USP
Salmonella*Absent/10gCurrent USP
Staphylococcus aureus*Absent/1gCurrent USP
Yeast and Mold Count (Total)*max. 100/gCurrent USP
Total Plate Count*max. 100/gCurrent USP
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxypropoxyl Content7.0 - 12.0%USP/EP/JP/CHP
Methoxyl Content28.0 - 30.0%USP/EP/JP/CHP
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heavy Metals (as Lead)*max. 10mg/KgUSP/EP/JP/CHP
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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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