pharmaceutical excipient HPMC/Hypromellose as binding agent in tablet and capsule making

Product name

Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose[HPMC]

Other name

HPMC; Hypromellose; MODIFIED CELLULOSE;

Style nb

PE-008

CAS No.:

9004-65-3

MF:

C3H7O *

MW：

59.08708

EINECS：

220-971-6

Hs code

3912900000

Chemial Formula

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Physical property:

Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose is a solid, and is a slightly white to off-white fibrous powder or granule in appearance, odourless; swell to clear or slightly muddy colloid solution  in cold water; almost insoluble in anhydrous ethanol, ethyl ether and acetone

Brief description:

HPMC is short name of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose. It is a kind of multifunctional additive. Its main effects are water retention and thickening. It also have features of adhesion, dispersion, emulsification, film forming, suspension, adsorption, gel, surface activity and protective colloid.

Specifications:

Aplication:

Pharmaceutical Excipient/tableting ingredient

Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose  has been used as an excipient in oral tablet and capsule formulations, where, depending on the grade, it functions as controlled release agent to delay the release of a medicinal compound into the digestive tract.It is also used as a binder and as a component of tablet coatings

When used as binder in the tablet granulating, its density is normally around 2%-5%

use in ophthalmic liquids/ Eye drops as lubricant

Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose solutions were patented as a semisynthetic substitute for tear-film; Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose 2% solution has been documented to be used during surgery to aid in corneal protection and during orbital surgery. When used as thickener in Eye drops and artificial tears, its density is normally around 0.45%1.0%

As a food additive

Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose is an emulsifier, thickening and suspending agent,

It can be widely used in, cosmetics, ceramic, battery, pesticide, marker,

pencil core, water based ink, leather, gum lac, textile, tobacco and so on

Storage and notes:

sealing, avoid weathered, moisture; it is forbidden to contact with the acid and alkali

Package;

It is packed in fiber drum and lining with 2- polyethylene film bag  

Net weight:25kgs/drum

Standard;

CP Standard, USP standard, BP standard