METHOCEL™ K4M Premium (Low Nitrite Grade)

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METHOCEL™ K4M Premium (Low Nitrite Grade) is a low nitrite grade of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. Available in powder form, it is used in the production of capsules and tablets through tablet coating and wet granulation processes.

Functions: Controlled Release Agent

Manufacturing Technology: Tablet Coating, Wet Granulation

Dosage Form: Capsules, Tablets

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Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (at 2%)5 - 8-CURRENT USP/EP/JP
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
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)2,663 - 4,970mPa·sCURRENT USP/EP/JP, Brookfeild
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
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
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 3mg/kgE464
Cadmium Contentmax. 1mg/kgE464
Mercury Contentmax. 1mg/kgE464
Lead Contentmax. 2mg/kgE464

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