Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Ashland Culminal M HPC 15 S Methyl Cellulose

Ashland Culminal M HPC 15 S Methyl Cellulose is a high-purity, water-soluble polymer designed for pharmaceutical and food applications. It offers excellent viscosity control, thermal gelation stability, and film-forming capability. This grade delivers consistent rheology, low ash content, and regulatory compliance (USP/NF, EP, FDA). Ideal for tablet coatings, sustained-release matrices, and thickening in sensitive formulations.
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Features Of Ashland Culminal M HPC 15 S Methyl Cellulose

  1. Highly purified, low-viscosity methyl cellulose derivative optimized for rapid hydration and consistent rheology control.

  2. Excellent film-forming capability with good flexibility and clarity in dried films.

  3. Enhanced thermal gelation profile—forms reversible gels upon heating, beneficial for controlled-release and texture modulation.

  4. Low ash content and high batch-to-batch reproducibility, meeting stringent pharmaceutical and food-grade processing requirements.

  5. Compatible with a broad range of electrolytes and common excipients, enabling formulation stability in complex matrices.

Typical Applications Of Ashland Culminal M HPC 15 S Methyl Cellulose

  1. Pharmaceutical oral solid dosage forms (e.g., tablet binders, sustained-release matrix formers).

  2. Topical gels and ointments requiring thermoreversible behavior and non-irritating film formation.

  3. Food applications including low-viscosity thickeners for sauces, dressings, and dairy alternatives.

  4. Adhesives and coatings for paper, labels, and corrugated board where clean removability and water re-dispersibility are critical.

  5. Construction additives for tile adhesives and self-leveling underlayments to improve open time and sag resistance.

Specifications Of Ashland Culminal M HPC 15 S Methyl Cellulose

Chemical TypeMethyl cellulose ether (non-ionic polymer)
Product FormFree-flowing white to off-white powder
AppearanceOdorless, fine granular powder
Primary ApplicationsPharmaceuticals, food, personal care, adhesives, construction
Key FeaturesThermoreversible gelation, rapid cold-water dispersion, low viscosity grade
BenefitsImproved processability, enhanced film integrity, electrolyte tolerance
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.0–8.0
Moisture Content (max)5.0% w/w


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