Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC E5)

Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose E5 is a low-viscosity cellulose ether derived from natural cellulose through controlled etherification. It appears as a white to slightly off-white powder that dissolves in cold water to form clear solutions, and its non-ionic character keeps it compatible with a wide range of APIs, electrolytes and other excipients. Its low molecular weight makes it the preferred grade for aqueous tablet film coating: solutions spray smoothly, dry quickly and form uniform, elegant films that protect tablets from moisture and light. The same grade performs as a binder in wet granulation and serves as the base material for vegetarian hard capsules. Compliant with USP requirements and produced from natural raw materials, it offers a dependable, plant-derived film former for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers worldwide. It is packed in 25 kg fiber drums. The low-viscosity solutions also allow higher coating solids, shortening coating time and energy use in production. In practice coaters prepare 5 to 12 percent aqueous solutions that spray smoothly through standard equipment, and the low viscosity permits fast drying cycles between layers. It also masks objectionable drug tastes with a thin, clean film. The product is manufactured under strict hygiene controls with documented test results for purity, heavy metals and microbial safety, ready for audit when customers require. How HPMC E5 works: hypromellose E5 is a low-viscosity cellulose ether whose solutions spray into fine droplets and dry quickly into uniform, flexible films. The films protect tablets from moisture and light, mask objectionable tastes, and give products an elegant, glossy finish. Because the polymer is non-ionic, it stays compatible with the charged actives and electrolytes that would destabilize ionic polymers. Practical guidance: prepare aqueous coating solutions at practical solids and spray through standard equipment; use it as the base polymer in clear or pigmented film coats; apply it as a granulation binder where clean, gentle bonding is needed; and use it in vegetarian capsule formulations. Quality assurance: produced under USP requirements with viscosity, methoxy and hydroxypropoxy content, pH and microbial limits tested per batch, documented for regulatory files. Packed in 25 kg fiber drums. For pharmaceutical coaters, E5 is the grade that maximizes line throughput with smooth, defect-free finishes. Specification highlights: it is packed in 25kg/drum with a minimum order quantity of 1000kg. Certificates of analysis accompany every shipment, and sample supply, specification customization and flexible payment terms are available for qualified buyers, supported by the standardized seven-step service process from inquiry to after-sales support. Documented quality from batch to batch: every production lot is verified against the full specification - identity, purity, heavy metals and microbiology - before release, and the resulting certificates and batch records travel with each shipment to support qualification and audit. Raw materials are sourced to defined standards, storage follows the conditions stated in the specification, and the product ships in its original, intact packaging. Shelf life and storage requirements are clearly documented, so purchasing, warehouse and quality teams all work from the same reference. This repeatable quality system is what makes the grade dependable for multi-year supply agreements.

Applications

It is primarily used as a film-forming agent for aqueous tablet coating, producing smooth, glossy, protective coats that mask taste and control moisture. As a granulation binder it improves tablet hardness and integrity. It is the key raw material in plant-based hard capsule shells, and it appears in topical gels, suspensions and ophthalmic preparations as a viscosity modifier.

Advantages

The low-viscosity E5 grade gives coaters the best sprayability and fastest drying of the HPMC range, maximizing coating-line throughput with smooth, defect-free finishes. Its plant origin supports vegetarian and clean-label positioning against gelatin alternatives. USP compliance, consistent viscosity control and dependable supply make it the standard choice for aqueous film coating programs.

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose E5

Comply with USP

Cas No. 9004-65-3 H.S. Code 39129000

Main Purpose: Tablet film coating, binders,main material of plant capsules.

Package: 25kg/fiber drum

Packing Size: D37cm*H53cm

G.W. 27.5kg

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