POLYOX™ WSR - 301 NF Grade

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POLYOX™ WSR - 301 NF Grade containing polyethylene oxide, is off-white in color and serves as a binder and thickener in both cosmetic and industrial applications. Additionally, it functions as a binder and controlled release agent in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. It is available in powder form.

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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Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Silicon Dioxide Conent*0.8 - 3.0%PSM 101992
Butylated Hydroxytoluene Content*100 - 1,000mg/KgPSM 102192
Free Ethylene Oxide*0 - 10mg/KgPSM 102104
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (at 1% aqueous solution)*8.0 - 10.0-PSM 102175
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 25 °C, Brookfield, 1%, Brookfield RVF, Spindle 2, Speed 2 RPM)*1,650 - 5,500mPa.sPSM 101936
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Alkaline Earth Metals (as Calcium Oxide)*0.0 - 1.0%PSM 102225
Heavy Metals*0.001wt%-
Screen Test
ValueUnitsTest 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

*PHS - All section names come under PHS
[AB] = Audit Basis

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