(Binder / Coating Agent)
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Ethyl Cellulose known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly improving the stability of suspension and emulsion by protecting them from environmental factors.
Our cutting-edge technology ensures optimal particle shape and size to helps hold ingredients together during tablet formation particularly in direct compression.
Application: MOLCEL® ETH is commonly used as a film-forming agent to create protective coatings which help mask taste and improve patient compliance in tablet manufacturing. Additionally it is used as a thickening and suspending agent in oral and topical suspensions.
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - BP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as white or yellowish-white powder or granular powder. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) |
(A) Infrared absorption spectrophotometry. (B) Examine chromatogram. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is practically insoluble in water soluble in methylene chloride and in a mixture of 20 g of ethanol (96 %) and 80 g of toluene, slightly soluble in ethyl acetate and in methanol, practically insoluble in glycerol (85%) and in propylene glycol. The solutions may show a slight opalescence. |
| 4 | Acidity or alkalinity | Specified test. The solution is red. |
| 5 | Acetaldehyde | Not more than 100 ppm. |
| 6 | Chlorides | Not more than 0.1%. |
| 7 | Loss on drying | Not more than 3.0%. |
| 8 | Sulfated ash | Not more than 0.5%. |
| 9 | Assay | Not less than 44.0 % and not more than 51.0 % of ethoxy (-OC2H5) groups (dried substance). |
MOLCEL® ETH is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside and is provided with a barcoded label and a tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in well-closed containers.
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