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Methylcellulose (MC) and Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) are available for METOLOSE Food grades. Four(4) substitution types are at your choice with various viscosities as shown below.

MCE

SFE

Methylcellulose

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Structure

-CH3 (MeO)

	+	-CH3 (MeO)
		-CH2CHOHCH3 (HPO)

E No.
21 CFR

E 461
§182.1480

E464
§172.874

Substitution

MeO =27.5-31.5%

MeO =27.0-30.0% HPO=4.0-7.5%

MeO =28.0-30.0% HPO=7.0-12.0%

MeO =19.0-24.0% HPO=4.0-12.0%

Character

Firm thermal gel. Good shape retention and water retention.

Semi-firm thermal gel. Better compatibility with others.

Clear solution. Good film forming property. Softest texture.

Good compatibility with other materials Soluble in warm condition.

Labeled Viscosity/cP*					Specification /cP*
4	MCE-4				3.2 - 4.8
6					4.8 - 7.2
15	MCE-15		SE-15		12 - 18
25	MCE-25				20 - 30
50		SFE-50	SE-50		40 - 60
100	MCE-100			NE-100	80 - 120
400	MCE-400	SFE-400			300 - 560
1500	MCE-1500				1125 - 2100
4000	MCE-4000	SFE-4000	SE-4000	NE-4000	3000 - 5600
25000		SFE-25000			18750 - 35000

*2% aqueous viscosity at 20℃