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METOLOSE® SR 90SH-100000SR

CAS Number
9004-65-3
EC Number
618-389-6
Chemical Name
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

METOLOSE® SR 90SH-100000SR provides a genuine consistency in Sustained release (matrix tablets). It can be used for semi solid drug products.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Powder
  • Solid
Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
  • Binder
  • Controlled Release Agent
  • Sustained Release Agent

Product families

Applications

Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions
  • Oral
Healthcare & Pharma — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Excipients & Coatings

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
  • Binders & Disintegrants
  • Modified & Controlled Release

Other characteristics

Brand
METOLOSE
Functions

Binder, Controlled Release Agent, Sustained Release Agent

Dosage Form
Tablets
Labeling Claims

BSE-free, Kosher, Non-GMO, Solvent-free, TSE-free; BSE-free; Kosher; Non-GMO; Solvent-free; TSE-free

Certifications & Compliance

DMF Type IV, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), FDA Compliant, GMP, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), JECFA (FAO/WHO), Japan Pharmacopeia (JP), Kosher, The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA), United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Note

*Values in the table are viscosities of 2 w/w % aqueous solution at 20°C

Grade
Pharma Grade
Markets
Healthcare & Pharma
PACKAGE
Packaging material
Double-layered polyethylene bag in fiber drum
Net weight
Depending on grades
Storage

Keep dry. Store away from excess heat and sunlight. Store in sealed containers.

Features

For Hydrophilic matrix formulation of API and METOLOSE® SR to extend the dissolution. The dosage forms can be obtained by direct compression or granulation process.; METOLOSE® SR has specifications of particle size which can be suitable for sustained release application.; Dissolution profile can be easily adjusted by selecting appropriate grade.; Recommendable amount of METOLOSE® SR is more than 20% in the formulation in order to form the stable gel layer.

Technology
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Packaging Type
  • Bags
  • Drums
  • Totes (IBC)
Manufacturing Technology
  • Direct Compression
  • Granulation
  • Tablet Coating
Certifications and Compliance

DMF Type IV; European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.); FDA Compliant; GMP; Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS); JECFA (FAO/WHO); Japan Pharmacopeia (JP); Kosher; The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA); United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Hydroxypropoxy Content8.5 - 10.5%
Methoxy Content22.0 - 24.0%
Viscosity75000 - 140000—

Table 2 of 2

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Particle Size at D2020 - 40µm
Particle Size at D5050 - 80µm
Particle Size at D80100 – 160µm

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