Methyl Cellulose Specification
Formula : [C7H14O5]n
Specification |
HG-M
Industrial Grade |
HG-MP
Pharnaceutical grade |
Appearance |
White or off-white powder |
White or off-white powder |
Methoxyl group |
27.5-31.5% |
27.0-32.0% |
PH |
4.0-8.0 |
4.0-8.0 |
Viscosity |
5-100000mpa.s |
0.005-0.100pa.s |
Weight loss on drying |
≤ 5.0% |
≤ 5.0% |
Residue on ignition (Calculated as sulfate) |
≤ 1.5% |
≤ 1.0% |
Heavy metals |
/ |
≤ 20ppm |
Arsenic |
/ |
≤ 0.0002% |
Gel temperature |
50-55 °C |
/ |
Finesses |
80-100mesh |
80-100mesh |
Hygiebics examine |
Microbial quantity |
/ |
≤ 1000 /g |
Mildew quantity |
/ |
≤ 100 /g |
Colibacillus |
/ |
Can not be inspected out |
Appearance : white or off white, odourless and taste less porder, innoxious, light hydroscopicity.
Density : 1.3g/cm3
Application : MC is used primarily in foods, drugs and cosmetics as a viscosifier, emulsion stabilizer, thickener and to improve texture. The main applications of technical grade are in textile warp sizing and paper processing.
Packing : Plastic-paper bag out side, lined with PVC bag.
Storage : Seal tightly. Exposing to the sun and rain is forbidden, to avoid absorption of moisture and contact with acid and alkali
Transportation : As common moisture-proof chemicals.