HPMC Uses in Pharmaceuticals

HPMC Uses in Pharmaceuticals

HPMC Uses in Pharmaceuticals

Meska Joinway provides high-quality HPMC pharmaceutical excipients. This product complies with the three major pharmacopoeia standards (ChP, USP, and EP), has obtained CEP and ISO certifications, and complies with FDA and GMP regulations.

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Overview of HPMC Uses in Pharmaceuticals

  • Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), also known as Hypromellose, is a nonionic cellulose ether widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • As a high-purity, well-stable pharmaceutical excipient, HPMC has excellent thickening, film-forming, bonding, dispersion, and controlled-release properties, which can meet the process requirements of various formulations.

Product Features

Safe and stable: Derived from natural cellulose, this product is free of animal components and features excellent biocompatibility and safety.

Excellent physical and chemical properties: Soluble in cold water, forming a transparent and stable colloidal solution; It has good pH stability.

Wide application adaptability: Different degrees of substitution and viscosity grades can meet various uses, including tablets, capsules, oral liquids, ophthalmic preparations, and topical preparations.

HPMC powder and solution

Meska Joinway HPMC Pharmaceutical Excipient Performance specifications

Meskacel™ HPMC  

Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose  

Meskacel™ HPMC Series

Meskacel™ ME(2910) Meskacel™ MF(2906) Meskacel™ MK(2208)
Main Source of Materials Cotton and Wood Pulp
CAS NO. 9004-65-3
HS Code 39123900
Type Pharmaceutical Excipients
Physical Analysis
Appearance White or off-white fibrous or granular powder
Applications Tablet Coating, Capsule, Controlled Release, Disintegrant, etc.
Formula Modification Support
Packing IN FIBER DRUMS WITH INNER P.E. BAGS, NET WEIGHT 25 KG PER DRUM.
Chemical analysis
Methoxy 28.0-30.0 27.0-30.0 20.0-24.0
Hydroxypropoxy 7.0-12.0 4.0-8.0 4.0-12.0
Gelation Temperature(℃) 58.0-64.0 62.0-68..0 70.0-90.0
Viscosity (mPa.s) 3-220000 50-4000 100-1000
Loss on drying ≤5.0
Residue on ignition ≤1.5
PH 4.0-8.0
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Product Grade

Meskacel™ seriesDetailed TypesClick Read More
Meskacel™ MEMeskacel™ E3Read More
Meskacel™ E4Read More
Meskacel™ E5Read More
Meskacel™ E6Read More
Meskacel™ E15Read More
Meskacel™ E50Read More
Meskacel™ E4MRead More
Meskacel™ MKMeskacel™ K100Read More
Meskacel™ K4MRead More
Meskacel™ K15MRead More
Meskacel™ K100MRead More
Meskacel™ MFMeskacel™ F50Inquriy Details
Meskacel™ F450
Meskacel™ F4M
Meskacel™ F220M G
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Functional Applications of Pharmaceutical HPMC

About Meska Joinway HPMC

HPMC is one of our core products. It has been included in multiple pharmacopoeias and has passed several international certifications, fully demonstrating its quality and reliability.

As a professional HPMC supplier, Meska Joinway is committed to continually improving product quality and partner satisfaction.

Over the past two decades, we have consistently attached great importance to customer feedback, responding positively to every constructive suggestion and issue, and continually optimizing and implementing improvements in our production process.

Meska Joinway will, as always, provide high-quality products and services to global partners with professionalism and integrity.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. The security of HPMC is addressed below.

HPMC is considered a non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-absorbable inert polymer. It is listed as a safe pharmaceutical excipient (GRAS) by relevant regulatory authorities such as the FDA and EMA. There are no reports indicating allergenic or mutagenic effects with long-term use.

2. The pharmacopoeia standards for HPMC are outlined below.

HPMC appears in several pharmacopoeias, including the ChP, USP/NF, EP, and JP, under the name "Hypromellose".

3.The common viscosity grades of HPMC are described below.

Common viscosities are 5, 15, 50, 100, 4000, 15000, and 100000 cps (2% solution at 20°C).

Low viscosities are suitable for coating or bonding; high viscosities are suitable for controlled-release substrates.

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