METHOCEL™ K100M Modified Cellulose Food Grade - Specialty

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METHOCEL™ K100M Modified Cellulose Food Grade - Specialty known chemically as hypromellose, demonstrates water solubility and finds applications across various pharmaceutical and nutraceutical functions. It acts as a gelling agent, immediate release agent, mucoadhesive, solubilizer, sustained release agent, and viscosity modifier. Its versatility makes it suitable for use in granulation, tablet coating, and other formulation processes in the food industry.

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%Current USP/EP/JP
Residue on Ignition*max. 1.5%Current USP/JP
Propylene Chlorohydrins Content*max. 0.1mg/kgE464
Viscosity (at 20°C, 2% in water)75,000 - 140,000mPa.sCurrent USP/EP/JP Brookfield, ubbelohded
Viscosity (Target)100000mPa.subbelohde
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water5g/100g-
Sodium Chloride1g/100g-
Iron15.0mg/100g-
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxypropoxyl Content7 - 12%Current FCC
Methoxyl Content19 - 24%Current FCC
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Content*max. 0.1mg/kgE464
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 Information
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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