Methocel K4M Premium CR Grade, Oversized Particle
trade mark
Methocel K4M Premium CR Grade
generic name
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
description

Premium Grade Cellulose Ether
Type 2208, 3550 mPa.s
A versatile Water Soluble Gum
Viscosity and particle size as per certificate of analysis.

This product is the ovesized particle lot of Methocel K4M produced by Dow for a specific customer application. It is considered oversized according to Dow's typical particle size for Methocel K4M used in pharmaceuticals.

The material can be used in many other applications.

CR Grade (Controlled Release): In a hydrophilic matrix system, a METHOCEL™ Premium CR cellulose ether NF Grade is uniformly incorporated throughout the tablet. Upon contact with water, it hydrates the outer tablet surface to form a gel layer. The rate of diffusion of drug out of the gel layer and the rate of tablet erosion control the overall dissolution rate and drug delivery.

manufacturer

Dow Chemical

quantity
3343 kgs
packaging
66 x 50 kgs and 1 x 43 kgs poly lined white fiber drums
lot #
WH21012N32
C.A.S. #
9004-65-3
EINECS
Form
powder
Color
white to off-white
Odor
odorless
manufacturing date
august 2008
expiry date
august 20, 2013
regulations
not regulated