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CELOPRE® ME4

CELOPRE® ME4
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HPMC E3 (or close to E3) grade, Pharma Grade, Film Coating Grade.

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 3.6 – 4.4 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 % 4.0 – 12.0 USP
Total Microbial Count cfu/g Max 1000
Total Mould and Yeast cfu/g Max 100
E.Coli Negative

 

CELOPRE® ME4 Film Coating Grade HPMC Applications

  • Pharmaceutical Film Coating

    Pharmaceutical Film Coating

    CELOPRE® ME4 is standardly applicable for tablet coating, flavor masking, appearance improvement (smoothness, uniformity), and light moisture protection.

    Advantages

    • Low viscosity design prevents spray gun clogging during application.
    • Excellent atomization, resulting in uniform film formation without sagging.
    • Does not affect tablet disintegration.
    • Balances flavor masking, aesthetics, and basic moisture protection.
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  • Rapid-release (IR) Systems as A Mild Binder

    Rapid-release (IR) Systems as A Mild Binder

    CELOPRE® ME4 can be used in particle granulation aid, and disintegration modulator.

    Advantages

    • Mild binder effect, does not affect rapid disintegration
    • Aids particle formation, improves granulation results
    • Adjustable disintegration behavior to meet rapid-release requirements
    • Designed specifically for rapid-release systems, does not introduce interference with sustained-release processes.
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  • pharmaceutical dispersion systems

    pharmaceutical dispersion systems

    CELOPRE® ME4 is suitable for API dispersion stabilization, liquid formulations, and homogeneity control.

    Advantages

    • Minimally non-thickening, does not affect system flowability
    • Excellent dispersing ability, maintaining uniform API distribution
    • Contributes to the stability and homogeneity control of suspension systems
    • Suitable for viscosity-sensitive liquid formulation applications
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  • High-end Cosmetic Systems

    High-end Cosmetic Systems

    CELOPRE® ME4 is suitable for serums, refreshing lotions, and film-forming masks.

    Advantages

    • Non-sticky, refreshing feel
    • No stringiness, smooth application
    • Natural film formation, excellent breathability
    • Maintains the formula’s lightweight properties without adding heaviness
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  • Food and Capsule Industry

    Food and Capsule Industry

    CELOPRE® ME4 is suitable for low-viscosity systems for plant-based capsules and as a mild stabilizer.

    Advantages

    • Low viscosity, does not affect the solubility and release of plant-based capsules.
    • Provides mild stabilizing effect, maintaining system homogeneity.
    • Light film formation, suitable for applications requiring a fine texture.
    • Good compatibility, suitable for various food and capsule formulations.
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