MOLCEL® HEC

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

(Thickening Agent / Binder)

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MOLCEL® HEC is a water-soluble non-ionic cellulose ether widely known as Hydroxyethyl Cellulose. It is used as a thickening agent, stabilizer and binder in pharmaceutical formulations, owing to its excellent compatibility, safety profile and functional versatility across dosage forms.

MOLCEL® HEC

by Muby Chem

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Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is valuable in pharmaceutical applications.

Our advanced processing delivers pharmaceutical-grade Hydroxyethyl Cellulose designed to enhance stability, safety and performance across a range of pharmaceutical applications

Applications: MOLCEL® HEC is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations as a thickening, binding, suspending and stabilizing excipient. It acts as a viscosity enhancer and lubricant in eye drops, helping the liquid stay on the eye surface longer to relieve dryness and irritation. In tablets and capsules, it supports granulation, improves cohesion and contributes to uniform dosage forms. In oral liquids, it increases viscosity and helps maintain the uniform dispersion of insoluble ingredients.

We follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and adhere to international regulatory standards to ensure quality consistency with continuous supply.

MOLCEL® HEC TYPICAL PROPERTIES

#PROPERTYTYPICAL VALUE
1 Molecular Weight 9004-62-0

SPECIFICATION

#TESTSPECIFICATION - EP
1 Appearance It occurs as a white, yellowish-white or greyish-white, hygroscopic powder or granules.
2 Identification
Test (A)
Test (B)
Test (C)
Test (D)
Test (E)
(A) Infrared absorption spectrophotometry.
(B) The solution remains clear.
(C) A yellowish-white, flocculent precipitate is formed
(D) The filter paper becomes blue within 10 min.
(E) A pink colour is produced immediately and does not become violet within 100 min.
3 Solubility It is soluble in hot and cold water giving a colloidal solution, practically insoluble in acetone in ethanol (96%) and in toluene.
4 PH Between 5.5 to 8.5.
5 Chlorides Not more than 1.0%.
6 Nitrates Not more than 3.0%.
7 Aldehydes Not more than 20 ppm expressed as glyoxal.
8 Ethylene oxide Not more than 1 ppm.
9 2-Chloroethanol Not more than 10 ppm.
10 Loss on drying Not more than 10.0%.
11 Sulfated ash Not more than 4.0%.
12 Assay Not less than 30.0% and not more than 70.0% hydroxy ethoxy (-OC2H4OH) groups (dried substance).

PACKAGING

MOLCEL® HEC is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside and is provided with a barcoded label and a tamper-evident seal.

SHELF LIFE, STORAGE AND PACKING

The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in well-closed containers.

ACCREDITATIONS

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health canada
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ANVISA
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