METHOCEL™ K4M Modified Cellulose Food Grade - Specialty

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METHOCEL™ K4M Modified Cellulose Food Grade - Specialty a food-grade product, acts as a binder, controlled release agent, film former, and gelling agent in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. It facilitates granulation and tablet coating processes and exhibits water solubility.

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 FCC
Residue on Ignitionmax. 1.5%Current FCC
Propylene Chlorohydrins Content*max. 0.1mg/kgE464/JECFA
Viscosity (at 20°C, Ubbelohde, at 2% In Water)*4000mPa.sUbbelohde
Viscosity (Ubbelohde, at 2% Target )*3,000 - 5,600mPa.sCurrent FCC, Ubbelohde
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water5g/100g-
Sodium Chloride1g/100g-
Iron15.0mg/100g-
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxypropoxyl Content7.0 - 12.0%Current FCC
Methoxyl Content19.0 - 24.0%Current FCC
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Content*max. 0.1mg/kgE464
Cadmium Content*max. 0.1mg/kgE464
Mercury Contentmax. 0.1mg/kgE464
Lead Content*max. 0.1mg/kgE464/FCC/JECFA
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  • 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.
Note
  • PHS - All section names come under PHS
  • *[AB]

Regulatory & Compliance

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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