VIVAPHARM® HPMC

Hypromellose

INTRODUCTION

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 group is 29% and its average content of hydroxypropyl group is 10%. The JRS Pharma hypromellose product line includes a variety of E grades ranging from low to high viscosity.

VIVAPHARM® HPMC offers:

  • 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%)
(mPa.s)
Main Application
VIVAPHARM® HPMC E 3
USP 2910
Methoxy-groups:
28-30%
Hydroxpropoxy groups: 7-12%
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

A cellulose-based polymer for film coating, wet granulation, and hard capsule manufacturing.