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VIVAPHARM® HPMC
Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose, Hypromellose
Coating Polymer
VIVAPHARM® HPMC, hypromellose, is a cellulose-based polymer for film coating, wet granulation, and hard capsule manufacturing. It is practically insoluble in hot water, acetone, anhydrous ethanol, and toluene and dissolves in cold water, resulting in a colloidal solution. VIVAPHARM® HPMC is E type 2910, meaning that its average content of methoxyl groups is 29% and its average content of hydroxypropyl groups is 10%. The JRS Pharma hypromellose product line includes a variety of E grades ranging from low to high viscosity.
Benefits of Using VIVAPHARM® HPMC
- Wide viscosity range
- Neutral color and taste
- Rapid solubility
- Clear and robust films
Hypromellose
Ph. Eur., USP, JP, E 464, FCC
Grade | Substitution Type | Viscosity (2%) | Main Application |
VIVAPHARM® HPMC E 3 | USP 2910 | 3 | For high solid content |
VIVAPHARM® HPMC E 5 | 5 | Typical grade for an excellent coat; Binder for wet granulation | |
VIVAPHARM® HPMC E 6 | 6 | Typical grade for an excellent coat; Binder for wet granulation | |
VIVAPHARM® HPMC E 15 | 15 | Binder for wet granulation; Grade for an excellent coat | |
VIVAPHARM® HPMC E 50 | 50 | Suspension stabilizer |
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Brochure VIVAPHARM® HPMC
VIVAPHARM® HPMC, JRS PHARMA’s hypromellose product line, is an integral ingredient within the broad excipient product range used for solid dosage form development and manufactured by the pharmaceutical and dietary supplement industries.
