POLYOX™ WSR - N10 LEO NF Grade

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POLYOX™ WSR - N10 LEO NF Grade an off-white powder, is prized for its water solubility, making it an effective binder and thickener in both cleaning and cosmetic products. Its versatility and solubility make it a valuable ingredient for various formulations.

Chemical Name: Polyethylene Oxide

CAS Number: 25322-68-3

Functions: Binder, Controlled Release Agent, Film Former, Flocculant, Lubricant (Internal)

Dosage Form: Abuse Deterrent Tablets & Capsules, Gels, Osmotic Pump Tablet, Tablets

Certifications & Compliance: National Formulary (NF)

Manufacturing Technology: Direct Compression

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ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (at 5% aqueous solution)8.0 - 10.0-PSM 102175
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Identification (A,B)*Pass-Current USP/EP/JP
Loss on Drying0.0 - 1.0%PSM 102188
Residue on Ignition0.0 - 2.0%Current NF
Viscosity (at 5%, Brookfield)30 - 50mPa.sPSM 101962
Alkaline Earth Metals0.0 - 1.0%PSM 102225
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (Screen <74 micron, through 200 mesh)0 - 40%PSM 102261
Particle Size (Screen <149 micron, through 100 mesh)35 - 75%PSM 102261
Particle Size (Screen <840 micron, through 20 mesh)96 - 100%PSM 102261
Particle Size (Screen <2000 micron, through 10 mesh)min. 100%PSM 102261
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Silicon Dioxide Conent0.8 - 3.0%PSM 101992
Butylated Hydroxytoluene Content50 - 250mg/KgPSM 102192
Free Ethylene Oxide0 - 1mg/KgPSM 102104
Note
  • * -  Audit Basis (AB)
  • PHS - All section names come under PHS
  • Alkaline earth metals as CaO.
  • Volatiles - 45 min at 105 deg C.
  • Residue on ignition = non-silicon dioxide.
  • Viscosity - Brookfield RVF, spindle 2, speed 2 rpm, 25 deg C.

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