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BENECEL™ K200M PHARM
Provided by Ashland
About
BENECEL™ K200M PHARM is a versatile excipient suitable for pharmaceutical applications. Shelf life: 3 years.
Benefits:
- It is hydroxypropyl-methylcellulose (HPMC)
- Ability to thicken, bind and retain water
- Emulsify, suspend particulates, stabilize and form films
- It is a high-purity, water-soluble and non-ionic cellulose ether
- Supports controlled release of a broad range of APIs and manufacturing processes
- Increases predictability and reproducibility of drug release profiles
- Exhibits identical and stable dissolution profile
- Offers improved content uniformity
Typical Applications:
It is used in in controlled-release dosage forms. It is also suitable for tablet binding and modified release applications.
| CAS Number | 9004-65-3 |
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| Grade Name | K4M PHARM CR |
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About ashland
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High-Viscosity HPMC Excipient for Pharmaceutical Formulations
BENECEL™ K200M PHARM is a high-viscosity hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) excipient manufactured by Ashland, available through Safic-Alcan for pharmaceutical applications across France and Europe. Identified by CAS number 9004-65-3 and supplied in powder form under the grade name K4M PHARM CR, this versatile cellulose ether is widely used in oral solid dosage formulations, where it functions as a binder, thickener, film former, and water retention agent. Its ability to emulsify, suspend particulates, and stabilize active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) makes it a go-to excipient for controlled-release matrix tablets and hydrophilic gel systems. With a shelf life of 3 years and full compliance with pharmaceutical-grade specifications, BENECEL™ K200M PHARM meets the stringent quality requirements of drug formulation development. Contact Safic-Alcan to request a sample or discuss your formulation needs.
