METHOCEL™ F50 Premium LV HPMC - Specialty

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METHOCEL™ F50 Premium LV HPMC - Specialty serves as a versatile ingredient in various industries, functioning as a binder, controlled release agent, film former, gelling agent, immediate release agent, mucoadhesive, and solubilizer. Its water solubility makes it suitable for suspensions and various manufacturing processes.

Functions: Binder, Processing Aid, Thickener

Chemical Family: Cellulose & Cellulosics, Cellulose Ethers

End Uses: Ceramics

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Soluble In
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (at 2% solution)*5.0 - 8.0-Current USP/EP/JP
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
E. coli*Absent/gCurrent USP Negative
Pseudomonas aeruginosa*Absent/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 Content*4.0 - 7.5%Current USP/EP/JP
Methoxyl Content*27.0 - 30.0%Current USP/EP/JP
Propylene Glycol*max. 0.1%-
Dipropylene Glycol*max. 0.1%-
Tripropylene Glycol*max. 0.1%-
Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether*max. 0.1%-
Tripropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether*max. 0.1%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Opalescence*Pass-Current EP Opalescence
Color Evaluation*Pass-Current EP Solution Color
Identification*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Residual Solvent*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Sulfated Ash Content*max. 1.5%Current USP/EP/JP
Moisture Content (Loss on Drying)*max. 5.0%Current USP/EP/JP
Residue on Ignition*max. 1.5%Current USP/SP
Apparent Viscosity (at 20°C, 2% in water)*40 - 60mPa.sCurrent USP/EP/JP
Apparent Viscosity (Target)*50mPa.s-
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heavy Metals (as Lead)*max. 20mg/KgCurrent USP/EP/JP
Screen Test
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Screen (< 420 micron, through 40 U. S. STD. Sieve)*min. 90.0%PSM 100669
Note

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

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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