POLYOX™ WSR - 1105 NF Grade

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POLYOX™ WSR - 1105 NF Grade an off-white powder, serves as a binder and thickener in cleaning agents. It is available in powder form and is water-soluble, making it suitable for use in gels and osmotic pump tablets.

Chemical Name: Polyethylene Oxide

CAS Number: 25322-68-3

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

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

Labeling Claims: Aluminum-free, Antibiotics-free, Bisphenol A-free, CMR Substances-free, Caffeine Free, Colorants-free, Dairy-free, Dioxin-free, Doping Substances-free, Endocrine Disruptor-free, Fragrance allergen-free, Hormones-free, Iodine-free, Irradiation-free, Latex-free, Maleic Acid -Free, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, Non-GMO, Oxidatively Degradable, PFAS-Free, PVC-free, Paraben-free, Pesticide-free, Phenylalanine-Free, Plasticizer-free, Potassium-free, Preservative-free, Quaternary Ammonium Salt-Free, Radionuclides Free, Sewage Sludge Free, Steroids Free, Tributyltin (TBT) - Free

Certifications & Compliance: EXCiPACT, GMP, ISO 9001, National Formulary (NF)

Manufacturing Technology: Direct Compression

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Ethylene Oxide Copolymers,
Polyethers
Chemical Name: Polyethylene Oxide
Country of Origin: United States of America (USA)
Ingredient Origin: Non-Animal Origin,
Plant Origin,
Synthetic
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Binder,
Controlled Release Agent,
Lubricant,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Binder,
Film Former,
Flocculant,
Lubricant (Internal)
Technologies: Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families: Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
Base Fluids, Glidants & Lubricants,
Binders & Disintegrants,
Formulation & Processing Aids,
Modified & Controlled Release

Applications & Uses

Markets: Healthcare & Pharma
Applications: Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions
Oral,
Topical
Segments: Pharmaceutical
Applications: Pharmaceutical — Controlled release
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Cellulose & Cellulosics,
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA),
Polycaprolactone (PCL),
Polyethylenes (PE),
Polystyrenes (PS),
Polyurethanes (PU),
Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA),
Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH)
Dosage Form: Abuse Deterrent Tablets & Capsules,
Gels,
Osmotic Pump Tablet,
Tablets
Manufacturing Technology: Direct Compression
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Blow Molding,
Casting,
Compression Molding,
Injection Molding,
Single Screw Extrusion

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Soluble In

Propylene Glycol Soluble,

Water Soluble

Appearance

Pass

Physical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH (at 5% aqueous solution)	8.0 - 10.0	-	PSM 102175

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Identification (A,B)*	Pass	-	Current USP/EP/JP
Loss on Drying	0.0 - 1.0	%	PSM 102188
Residue on Ignition	0.0 - 2.0	%	Current NF
Viscosity (at 5% aqueous solution, Brookfield)	8,800 - 17,600	mPa.s	PSM 101962
Alkaline Earth Metals	0.0 - 1.0	%	PSM 102225

Composition


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Silicon Dioxide Conent	0.8 - 3.0	%	PSM 101992
Butylated Hydroxytoluene Content	100 - 1,000	mg/Kg	PSM 102192
Free Ethylene Oxide	0 - 10	mg/Kg	PSM 102104

Screen Test


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Screen (<74 micron, through 200 mesh)	0 - 40	%	PSM 102261
Screen (<149 micron, through 100 mesh)	35 - 75	%	PSM 102261
Screen (<840 micron, through 20 mesh)	96 - 100	%	PSM 102261
Screen (<2000 micron, through 10 mesh)	min. 100	%	PSM 102261

Note

Alkaline earth metals as CaO.
Volatiles - 45 min at 105°C.
Residue on ignition = non-silicon dioxide.
Viscosity - Brookfield RVF, spindle 2, speed 2 rpm, 25°C.
*[AB]
PHS - All section names come under PHS

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: EXCiPACT,
GMP,
ISO 9001,
National Formulary (NF)
Chemical Inventories: AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
EINECS (EU),
ELINCS (EU),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
ISHL (Japan),
KECI (Korea),
NDSL (Canada),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TSCA (USA)
Quality Standards: EN ISO 9001:2015,
GMP

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Boxes,
Drums