Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC)
Premium Grade | Pharma & Nutraceutical Excipient
At Epitochem International, we supply high-quality Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) tailored for a wide range of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food applications. Known for its excellent film-forming, binding, and controlled-release capabilities, our HPMC is compliant with global pharmacopeial standards and is ideal for tablet coating, matrix systems, and oral suspensions.
Whether you're formulating immediate or sustained-release products, Epitochem ensures consistent quality, functional performance, and full regulatory documentation with every batch.
Applications
- Film former
- Moisture barrier
- Aesthetic finish enhancer
- Controlled release modifier (in some grades)
- Improves mechanical strength and reduces friability of coated tablets
Chemical Name and CAS Registry Number: Hypromellose (commonly referred to as Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose); [9004-65-3]
Functional Category: Film-forming agent, Tablet binder, Controlled-release matrix former, Thickener, Stabilizer, Suspending agent
Viscosity Grades & Typical Applications
| Grade Name | Viscosity (cps) | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|
| HPMC 5 cps | 3–7 cps | Film coating (immediate release), low viscosity binder |
| HPMC 15 cps | 12–18 cps | Film coating, moderate viscosity binder |
| HPMC 50 cps | 45–55 cps | Binder in wet granulation, thickener |
| HPMC 100 cps | 80–120 cps | Sustained-release matrix former |
| HPMC K4M | ~4000 cps | Controlled release matrix, gel-former |
| HPMC K15M | ~15000 cps | Extended-release tablets, swellable matrix |
| HPMC K100M | ~100000 cps | High-viscosity extended-release matrix systems |
Key Features
- Viscosity grades (5 cps to 100,000 cps)
- Specialized types (e.g., E, F, K grades)
- Support for immediate/sustained/controlled release
- USP–NF, Ph. Eur., JP compliance
- GRAS status (food/nutraceutical)
- Full docs: CoA, TDS, MSDS, DMF
- Allergen-free, non-GMO, BSE/TSE-free
- Precise methoxy & hydroxypropoxy ratios
- Low batch-to-batch variation
- Meets pharmacopeial impurity limits
- Excellent binding, thickening, and film-forming
- High solubility and clarity
- Stable across pH and temperatures
- Compatible with excipients & actives
