CELOPRE® ME3 is an ultra-low viscosity (2.4–3.6 mPa·s), highly substituted EP/USP pharmacopoeia grade HPMC, mainly used for pharmaceutical film coating. It is characterized by extremely fast dissolution, extremely thin film formation, and no effect on tablet release.
| Test Item | Unit | Specification | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White to Yellowish white | Visual | |
| Characters | Conforms | EP | |
| Identification A | Conforms | EP/USP | |
| Identification B | Conforms | EP/USP | |
| Identification C | Conforms | EP/USP | |
| Identification D | Conforms | EP | |
| Identification E | Conforms | EP | |
| Identification F | Conforms | EP | |
| pH | 5.5-8.0 | EP/USP | |
| Apparent Viscosity | mPa.s | 2.4 – 3.6 | EP/USP |
| Appearance of Solution | Conforms | EP | |
| Chlorides | % | Max 0.5 | EP |
| Loss on Drying | % | 5.0 Max | EP/USP |
| Residue on Ignition | % | 1.0/1.5 Max | EP/USP |
| Heavy Metals | % | Not more than 0.001 | EP/USP |
| Arsenic | ppm | 3.0 Max | USP |
| Methoxyl Content | % | 28.0 – 30.0 | USP |
| Hydroxypropoxyl Content | % | 7.5 – 12.0 | USP |
| Total Microbial Count | cfu/g | Max 1000 | |
| Total Mould and Yeast | cfu/g | Max 100 | |
| E.Coli | Negative |
CELOPRE® ME3 can be used to tablet coating, capsule coating, taste masking, and appearance improvement (smoothness). Essentially, it “only affects the surface, not the structure.”
CELOPRE® ME3 can be used for API dispersion and light suspension stabilization.
CELOPRE® ME3 is used for facial masks, serums, lightweight skincare products, and refreshing formulas.
