Celopre® ME400

Celopre® ME400
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 300 – 500 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® ME400 HPMC Applications

Low-to-Medium Viscosity USP/EP Pharmacopoeia-Grade HPMC, ued for film formation, basic thickening, low-strength gel systems.

  • Pharmaceutical Film Coating

    Pharmaceutical Film Coating

    Celopre® ME400 is specifically designed for pharmaceutical film coating applications (tablet coating, taste masking, moisture protection, and aesthetic enhancement); its low-viscosity formulation ensures stable spraying and prevents nozzle clogging.

    Advantages

    • Uniform Film Formation
    • Taste Masking and Moisture Protection
    • Smooth, Glossy Finish
    • Stable Spraying; Nozzle-Clog Free
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  • Immediate-release Tablets

    Immediate-release Tablets

    Celopre® ME400 serves as an aid for disintegration control, a binder, and a tableting aid; it is not intended for use as a primary component in controlled-release systems.

    Advantages

    • Aids in disintegration control
    • Provides effective binding, facilitating tablet formation
    • Suitable for immediate-release systems; not intended as a primary component in controlled-release systems
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  • Cosmetic Formulations

    Cosmetic Formulations

    Celopre® ME400 serves as a mild thickener for lotions, a film-forming agent for face masks, a structural component for transparent gel systems, and a stabilizer to prevent phase separation. It imparts a lightweight texture and creates a natural-looking film.

    Advantages

    • Mild thickening for lotions; non-sticky finish
    • Natural film formation for masks; excellent skin feel
    • Creates clear and stable transparent gel systems
    • Effective in preventing phase separation
    • Lightweight feel; non-tacky
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