METHOCEL™ F50 Modified Cellulose Food Grade - Specialty

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METHOCEL™ F50 Modified Cellulose Food Grade - Specialty a modified cellulose of food grade, contains hypromellose and is manufactured using granulation and tablet coating technologies. It serves various functions in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, including film formation, gelling, immediate and sustained release, as well as mucoadhesion and viscosity modification, thanks to its water-soluble nature.

Functions: Controlled Release Agent, Thickener

Certifications & Compliance Search Terms: National Formulary (NF)

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Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 5%PSM 100667
Viscosity (at 20°C, 2% in water)40 - 60mPa.sCurrent FCC, ubbelohde
Propylene Chlorohydrins Content*max. 0.1mg/kgE464/JECFA
Viscosity (at 2 % target)50mPa.subbelohde
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Iron15.0mg/100g-
Water5g/100g-
Sodium Chloride1g/100g-
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxypropoxyl Content4 - 7.5%Current FCC
Methoxyl Content27 - 30%Current FCC
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Residue on Ignition*max. 1.5%Current FCC
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Content*max. 0.1mg/kgE464/FCC/JECFA
Arsenic Content*max. 0.1mg/kgE464
Cadmium Content*max. 0.1mg/kgE464
Mercury Content*max. 0.1mg/kgE464
Note
  • PHS - All section names come under PHS
  • * 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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