METHOCEL™ K100M Premium (Low Nitrite Grade)

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METHOCEL™ K100M Premium (Low Nitrite Grade) is a low nitrite grade of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose in powder form. It is used in the production of capsules and tablets through tablet coating and wet granulation processes. This product functions as an immediate release agent and is suitable for modified and controlled release applications in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations.

Functions: Immediate Release Agent

Manufacturing Technology: Tablet Coating, Wet Granulation

Dosage Form: Capsules, Tablets

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Physical Properties
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pH (at 2%)5 - 8-CURRENT USP/EP/JP
Typical Properties
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Sulfated Ashmax. 1.5%CURRENT USP/EP/JP
Loss on Dryingmax. 5.0%CURRENT USP/EP/JP
Residue on Ignitionmax. 1.5%CURRENT USP/EP/JP
Nitritemax. 200μg/kgPSM 300040
Apparent Viscosity (at 20°C, 2% in water)75000 - 140000mPa·sCURRENT USP/EP/JP, Brookfeild
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Yeasts and Molds Countmax. 100/gCURRENT USP Total Count
Total Plate Countmax. 100/gCURRENT USP Total Aerobic
Composition
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Hydroxypropoxyl Content7 - 12%CURRENT USP/EP/JP
Methoxyl Content19 - 24%CURRENT USP/EP/JP
Heavy Metals
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Arsenic Contentmax. 3mg/kgE464
Cadmium Contentmax. 1mg/kgE464
Mercury Contentmax. 1mg/kgE464
Lead Contentmax. 2mg/kgE464

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