METHOCEL™ K200M Premium HPMC - Specialty

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METHOCEL™ K200M Premium HPMC - Specialty identified as cellulose ethers and hypromellose, serves a wide array of functions across capsules, suspensions, tablets, granulation, and tablet coating applications. It acts as a binder, film former, gelling agent, mucoadhesive, solubilizer, thickener, and viscosity modifier. Notably, it is water-soluble, ensuring versatility and efficacy in formulations.

Functions: Binder, Processing Aid, Thickener

Chemical Family: Cellulose & Cellulosics, Cellulose Ethers

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Cellulose & Cellulosics,
Cellulose Ethers
Chemical Name
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Industrial Additives Functions
Binder,
Processing Aid,
Thickener
Technologies
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Other Processing Additives

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
APE-free,
Allergen-free,
Aluminum-free,
Antibiotics-free,
BSE-free,
Bisphenol Derivatives-free,
CMR Substances-free,
Caffeine Free,
Dairy-free,
Diethylene Glycol-free,
Dioxane-free,
Dye Free,
Endocrine Disruptor-free,
Ethylene Glycol-free,
Fungicide-free,
Gluten-free,
Glycerin-free,
Halal,
Herbicide-free,
Hormones-free,
Iodide-free,
Kosher,
Latex-free,
Low Odor,
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free,
Natural Latex Rubber-Free,
Non-GMO,
PAH-free,
PFAS-Free,
PFOA-free,
PFOS-free,
PHO (Partially Hydrogenated Oil)-Free,
PVC-free,
Palm Oil-free,
Paraben-free,
Pareve,
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP)-free,
Pesticide-free,
Phthalates-free,
Plasticizer-free,
Potassium-free,
Preservative-free,
Quaternary Ammonium Salt-Free,
Sugar-free,
TSE-free,
Tributyltin (TBT) - Free,
Vegan,
Vegetarian,
Zero Calorie

Applications & Uses

Segments
Industrial
Applications
Industrial — Agriculture

Properties

Soluble In
Water Soluble
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
OpalescencePass-Current EP Opalescence
Color EvaluationPass-Current EP Solution Color
pH (at 2%)5.0 - 8.0-Current USP/EP/JP
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Identification*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Residual Solvents*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Sulfated Ash Contentmax. 1.5%Current USP/EP/JP
Moisture Content (Loss on Drying, as Packaged)max. 5.0%Current USP/EP/JP
Residue on Ignitionmax. 1.5%Current USP/JP
Apparent Viscosity (at 20°C, 2% in Water)150,000 - 280,000mPa.sCurrent USP/EP/JP, Brookfield
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 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
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Content*max. 20mg/kgCurrent USP/EP/JP
Screen Test
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Screen (< 149 micron through 100 U.S. STD Sieve)min. 90.0%PSM 100669
Note
  • All section names come under PHS.
  • The following specifications apply to sealed, unopened containers stored under the recommended conditions for the duration of the shelf life.
  • Specification limits apply to the material as packaged in the original containers. They do not apply if the material has been repackaged, improperly stored, or if the package has been opened in an uncontrolled environment.
  • This product is certified to contain not more than 0.1% of each of the following components: Propylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Tripropylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether and Tripropylene glycol monomethyl ether.
  • Audit Basis*

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Belgian Law And Codex Alimentarius Standards,
British Pharmacopeia (BP),
Chinese Pharmacopeia (ChP),
EXCiPACT,
European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.),
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 Compliant,
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA),
FSC Certified,
GMP,
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS),
Halal,
ICH Q3C,
Indian Pharmacopeia,
Japan Pharmacopeia (JP),
Kosher,
Nagoya Compliant,
National Formulary (NF),
Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (PIM),
Swiss Ordinance (SR 817.023.21),
United States Pharmacopeia (USP),
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE),
cGMP
Quality Standards
GMP,
Swiss Ordinance (SR 817.023.21)