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Shin-Etsu AQOAT® AS-MG

CAS Number
71138-97-1
EC Number
615-255-9
Chemical Name
Hypromellose Acetate Succinate

Shin-Etsu AQOAT® AS-MG -Hypromellose acetate succinate (HPMCAS, NF, JP) is an enteric coating material that can be used in aqueous or organic media.It is also used as solubility enhancement of poorly soluble APIs.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Granules
  • Powder
  • Solid
Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
  • Controlled Release Agent
  • Extended Release Agent
  • Taste Masker

Product families

Applications

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

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
  • Flavors & Taste Maskers
  • Modified & Controlled Release

Other characteristics

Brand
Shin-Etsu AQOAT
Functions

Controlled Release Agent, Extended Release Agent, Taste Masker

Dosage Form
  • Capsules, Pellets, Tablets
  • Capsules
  • Pellets
  • Tablets
Labeling Claims

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

Certifications & Compliance

DMF Type IV, GMP, Japan Pharmacopeia (JP), National Formulary (NF), The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA)

Note

*Viscosity of 2 w/w% solution of sodium hydroxide aqueous solution at 20oC **D 50: NMT10 μm, D 90: NMT20 μm by laser diffraction method ***D 50: 70 - 300 μm by laser diffraction method Abbreviation; HPMCAS

Grade
Pharma Grade
Markets
Healthcare & Pharma
Technology
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Packaging Type
  • Bags
  • Drums
Chemical Inventories
  • ENCS (Japan)
  • IECSC (China)
  • KECI (Korea)
  • TCSI (Taiwan)
Certifications and Compliance

DMF Type IV; GMP; Japan Pharmacopeia (JP); National Formulary (NF); The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA)

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Acetyl Content7.0 - 11.0%—
Hydroxypropoxy Content5.0 - 9.0%—
Methoxy Content21.0 - 25.0%—
pH Solubilitymin. 6.0—EP
Succinoyl Content10.0 - 14.0%EP
Viscosity2.4 - 3.6mPas—

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