METHOCEL™ K100M Premium HPMC - Specialty

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METHOCEL™ K100M Premium HPMC - Specialty is employed in ceramics as a binder, utilizing granulation in its manufacturing process. Within pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, it serves as a suspension aid, thickener, and viscosity modifier, boasting water solubility for versatile application.

Functions: Anti-Settling Agent, Binder, Controlled Release Agent, Emulsifier, Film Former, Green Strength Enhancer, Lubricant (Internal), Plasticizer, Processing Aid, Rheology Modifier, Surfactant, Thickener

Certifications & Compliance Search Terms: National Formulary (NF)

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Identification & Functionality

Carrier: Methylene Chloride
Chemical Family: Cellulose & Cellulosics,
Cellulose Ethers
Chemical Name: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
INCI Name: Methylcellulose
Raw Material Origin: Plant Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Thickener
Industrial Additives Functions: Binder,
Processing Aid,
Thickener
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Controlled Release Agent
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Anti-Settling Agent,
Binder,
Emulsifier,
Film Former,
Green Strength Enhancer,
Lubricant (Internal),
Plasticizer,
Rheology Modifier,
Surfactant
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals,
Plastics
Product Families: Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
Modified & Controlled Release
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Rheology Modifiers
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Rheology Modifiers
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Other Processing Additives

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features: Cold Water Dispersible
Materials Features: Anti-settling Properties,
Good Gelling Behaviour,
Good Thickening Properties,
Good pH Stability,
High Cohesion,
Improved Adhesion,
Improved Dispersion,
Low Ash Content,
Low Surface Tension,
Non-Ionic,
Non-Toxic,
Thixotropic,
Water Soluble,
Wide pH Range

Applications & Uses

Markets: Building & Construction,
HI&I Care,
Healthcare & Pharma,
Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Oral Care
Building & Construction — Building Materials
Other Building Materials
Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions
Oral
HI&I Care — Home Care
Other Home Care Applications
Segments: Industrial
Applications: Industrial — Adhesive
Industrial — Construction and PVC
Application Format: Rinse Off
Industrial Additives End Use: Ceramics
Oral Care Applications: Mouthwash,
Toothpaste

Properties

Soluble In

Cold Water Soluble,

Organic Solvent Soluble,

Propylene Glycol Soluble,

Microbiological Values


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
E. coli*	Absent	/g	CE-92.1
Pseudomonas aeruginosa*	Absent	/1g	CE-92.1
Salmonella*	Absent	/10g	CE-92.1
Staphylococcus aureus*	Absent	/g	CE-92.1
Yeast and Mold Count*	max. 100	/g	CURRENT USP
Total Plate Count*	max. 100	/g	CE-92.1

Composition


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Methoxyl Content	22.0 - 24.0	%	CURRENT USP/EP/JP
Hydroxypropoxyl Content	10.0 - 12.0	%	CURRENT USP/EP/JP

Specifications


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH (at 2% solution)*	5.0 - 8.0	-	Current USP/EP/JP
Sulfated Ash Content*	max. 1.5	%	CE-91.34
Moisture Content (Loss on Drying)*	max. 5.0	%	USP/EP/JP/CHP
Viscosity (Brookfield, at 2%)*	75,000 - 140,000	mPa.s	PSM 102400
Propylene Chlorohydrins	max. 0.1	mg/kg	E464

Heavy Metals


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Lead Content	max. 0.1	mg/kg	E464
Cadmium Content	max. 0.1	mg/kg	E464
Mercury Content	max. 0.1	mg/kg	E464
Arsenic Content	max. 0.1	mg/kg	E464

Screen Test


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Screen (<63 MICRON)	50.0 - 80.0	%	PSM 100669 THRU 230 U.S.STD. SIEVE
Screen (<149 MICRON)	min. 90	%	PSM 100669 THRU 100 U.S. STD SIEVE
Screen (<420 MICRON)	min. 99.0	%	PSM 100669 THRU 40 U. S. STD. SIEVE

Note

*NF and Ph. Eur. ID tests; “A” and “B” on a quarterly basis. ID tests “C” (NF and Ph. Eur.) and “D” (Ph.Eur.) will be completed by exception only.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance Search Terms: National Formulary (NF)
Chemical Inventories: AIIC (Australia),
CSCL (Japan),
DSL (Canada),
EINECS (EU),
ENCS (Japan),
ISHL (Japan),
KECI (Korea),
METI (Japan),
PICCS (Phillipines)
Quality Standards: EN ISO 9001:2015

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Bags,
Boxes,
Drums,
Super Sacks