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Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (H.P.M.C) 2910
Cellulose ether
9004-65-3
391290000
Product Description
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) 2910 E15, USP42 is a semisynthetic, viscoelastic polymer, it is a cellulose ether.Hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (HPMC) can be dissolved into some organic solvents and also in water-organic solvent mixed solvents. it does not have a gelation property when heated. HPMC is a is non-toxic to humans the raw material from cotton and wood.
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) E15 is used as a film coating or adhesive agent in oral solid preparation significantly increase the stabillity, dissolution rate as well as enhance the water-retention properties of a tablet. HPMC can be also used as a suspending agent in the suspension, a matrix material for ophthalmic agent, a skeleton material for hydrophilic gel skeleton sustained-release and gastric floating tablets.
Chemical/ Physical Analysis
Items | Unit | Specification |
Methoxyl Content | by weight % | 28.0-30.0 |
Hydrooxypropoxyl Content | by weight % | 7-12 |
PH | / | 5-8 |
Loss on drying | by weight % | 5 max |
Heavy metal | ppm | 10 max |
Arsenic | ppm | 2 max |
Apparent Viscosity | 2%(mPa.s) | 13-18 |
Residue On Ignition | by weight % | 1.5 max |
Total Bacterium | per gram | 1000 max |
Mold | Per gram | 100 max |
Applications
- Raw materials of vegetable capsules
- Oral solid tablets coating or adhesive agent;
- as a suspending agent in the suspension, a matrix material for an ophthalmic agent.;
Packaging
HPMC is available in 25kg fiber drums, 20KG cartons, Poly lined with pallets.