METHOCEL™ A15 Premium LV Methylcellulose - Specialty

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METHOCEL™ A15 Premium LV Methylcellulose - Specialty a versatile water-soluble excipient, is used in granulation, tablet coating, and wet granulation processes. It is employed in drug delivery solutions for oral healthcare and in industrial applications for ceramics and refractory materials. It functions as a binder, disintegrant, emulsifier, and stabilizer.

Functions: Binder, Processing Aid

Chemical Family: Cellulose & Cellulosics, Cellulose Ethers

End Uses: Ceramics

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

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Properties

Soluble In
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (at 2% solution)*5.0 - 8.0-Current USP/EP/JP
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Opalescence*Pass-Current EP
Color Evaluation*Pass-Current EP
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/EP/JP
Apparent Viscosity (at 20°c, 2% In Water)*2024-12-18mPa.sCurrent USP/EP/JP
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
E. coli*Absent/gCurrent USP
Pseudomonas aeruginosa*Absent/gCurrent USP
Salmonella*Absent/10gCurrent USP
Staphylococcus aureus*Absent/gCurrent USP
Yeast and Mold Count*max. 100/gCurrent USP
Total Plate Count*max. 100/gCurrent USP
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (Eqpc D90)*max. 260μmPSM 102627
Particle Size (Eqpc D50)*40 - 90μmPSM 102627
Particle Size (Eqpc D10)*min. 8μmPSM 102627
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Methoxyl Content*27.5 - 31.5%Current USP/EP/JP
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heavy Metals (as Lead)*max. 20mg/KgCurrent USP/EP/JP
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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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