Hypromellose (low-viscosity)

هيبروميلوز

KindExcipient
ClassBinder
SynonymsHPMC, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Methocel E5/E15, Pharmacoat 606
Common uses / formsBinder in wet granulation (2–5%); also film-coating polymer at low viscosity grades
PropertiesSemi-synthetic cellulose ether; low-viscosity grades (3–15 mPa·s) for binding; water-soluble, non-ionic
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsChina, EU, USA
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesDistinguish binder (low-visc) from CR-matrix (high-visc) grades; USP substitution type matters
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Povidone K30 · Copovidone · Hydroxypropyl cellulose · Gelatin · Maltodextrin · Methylcellulose

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