PHARMACOAT® 615

1 of 4 products in this brand
PHARMACOAT® 615 is easy to use film coating material that provides an excellent finish. It is also used as taste making agent for bitter tasting drugs.

Chemical Name: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Functions: Taste Masker

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, BSE-free, Kosher, Non-GMO, Solvent-free, TSE-free

Certifications & Compliance: DMF Type IV, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), FDA Compliant, GMP, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Japan Pharmacopeia (JP), Kosher, The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA), United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Dosage Form: Capsules, Tablets

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    Identification & Functionality

    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    CAS No.
    9004-65-3
    EC No.
    618-389-6
    Structure

    PHARMACOAT® 615 - Structure

    Features & Benefits

    Features
    • Low viscosity, suitable for film coating with water or solvent (co-solvent of water and ethanol) coating system.
    • Water soluble and non-ionic, less interaction with active pharmaceutical ingredient (API).
    • Applicable as a binder in wet granulation. Low viscosity and soluble polymer, helpful to obtain granules with uniform particle size and good flowability.
    • Applicable also as a solid dispersion carrier.

    Applications & Uses

    Dosage Form
    Application
    • Film Coating
    • Granulation

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Hydroxypropoxy Content7.0 - 12.0%
    Methoxy Content28.0 - 30.0%
    Viscosity12.0 - 18.0mPas
    Note

    *Viscosity of 2 w/w % aqueous solution at 20°C

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Package
    • 50kg - Fiber drum with polyethylene double bag inside
    • 1kg - Polyethylene double bag

    Storage & Handling

    Storage

    Keep dry. Store away from excess heat and sunlight. Store in sealed containers.