METHOCEL™ A4M Premium Methylcellulose - Specialty

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METHOCEL™ A4M Premium Methylcellulose - Specialty a water-soluble additive, is utilized in granulation and wet granulation manufacturing. It functions as a binder in ceramics and pharmaceuticals, serving as a binder, film former, and gelling agent in various applications.

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
OpalescencePass-Current EP
Color EvaluationPass-Current EP
pH (at 2% solution)5.0 - 8.0-Current USP/EP/JP
Color Evaluation (solution Color)Pass-Current EP
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Identification*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Residual Solvent*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Sulfated Ash Contentmax. 1.5%Current USP/EP/JP
Moisture Content (Loss on Drying)max. 5.0%Current USP/EP/JP
Residue on Ignitionmax. 1.5%Current USP/EP/JP
Apparent Viscosity (at 20°C, Brookfield, 2% in water)2,663 - 4,970mPa.sCurrent USP/EP/JP
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Pseudomonas aeruginosaAbsent/1gCurrent USP
Salmonella*Absent/10gCurrent USP
Staphylococcus aureus*Absent/1gCurrent USP
Yeast and Mold Count (Total)max. 100/gCurrent USP
Total Plate Countmax. 100/gCurrent USP
E. coli*Absent/gCurrent USP
E. coli*Absent-Current USP
Yeast and Mold Count (Total)*max. 100/gCurrent USP
Total Plate Count*max. 100/gCurrent USP
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Methoxyl Content27.5 - 31.5%Current USP/EP/JP
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.S)min. 99.0%PSM 100669
Screen (<420 micron, through 40 U.S.STD.Sieve)min. 99.0%PSM 100669
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Regulatory & Compliance

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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