METHOCEL™ A15 Premium LV Methylcellulose

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METHOCEL™ A15 Premium LV Methylcellulose, a versatile water-soluble excipient, is used in granulation, tablet coating, and wet granulation processes. It is employed in drug delivery solutions for oral healthcare and in industrial applications for ceramics and refractory materials. It functions as a binder, disintegrant, emulsifier, and stabilizer.

Functions: Binder, Controlled Release Agent, Film Former, Gelling Agent, Mucoadhesive, Solubilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Manufacturing Technology: Granulation, Tablet Coating, Wet Granulation

Dosage Form: Suspension, Tablets

Certifications & Compliance Search Terms: National Formulary (NF)

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (at 2%)5 - 8-Current USP/EP/JP
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Sulfated Ash Contentmax. 1.5%Current USP/EP/JP
Moisture Contentmax. 5%Current USP/EP/JP
Residue on Ignitionmax. 1.5%Current USP/JP
Apparent Viscosity (at 20°C, 2% in water)12 - 18mPa.sCurrent USP/EP/JP Brookfield
Apparent Viscosity (target)15mPa.s-
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Escherichia coli*Absent/gCurrent USP
Pseudomonas aeruginosa*Absent/gCurrent USP NEGATIVE
Salmonella*Absent/10gCurrent USP NEGATIVE
Staphylococcus aureus*Absent/gCurrent USP NEGATIVE
Yeast and Mold Count*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
Arsenic Content*max. 0.1mg/kgE461
Cadmium Content*max. 0.1mg/kgE461
Mercury Content*max. 0.1mg/kgE461
Lead Content*max. 0.1mg/kgE461
Note
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  • * Tests tagged or noted as "Audit Basis" [AB] are conducted on a frequency that is established for each test. Audit testing is justified by knowledge of the manufacturing process, process control, use of dedicated equipment and raw material specifications.

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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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