METOLOSE® SH/SM - TYLOPUR®️ Xtend Nutra
Thickening agent
Formation of hydrophilic matrices
METOLOSE® SH and SM are cellulose ethers used for their thickening and viscosity-enhancing properties.
TYLOPUR®️ Xtend Nutra products are high-viscosity hypromelloses that allow the formulation of hydrophilic matrices for the extended release of nutritional active ingredients.
METOLOSE® SH and SM
METOLOSE® SH and SM are hypromelloses and ethyl celluloses. Depending on the degree and nature of the cellulose substitution, METOLOSE® SH and SM have different properties:
- Taste masking
- Viscosity-enhancing - Thickening
- Stabilization of emulsions and suspensions
METOLOSE® SH and SM are stable in the presence of electrolytes and across a wide pH range. They are characterised by their viscosity, at a concentration of 2% in aqueous solution, together with the degree of cellulose substitution.
The table below presents the different available grades along with their principal applications:
| Type | Viscosity (cP) | Methoxy (%) | Hydroxypropoxy (%) | Main Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM Methylcellulose |
15 25 100 400 1500 4000 |
29 | - | Binder Dispersing agent |
| 60SH Hypromellose 2910 | 50 4000 10000 | 29 | 9 | Thickener for clear solution |
| 65SH Hypromellose 2906 |
50 400 4000 |
29 | 7 | Dispersing agent |
| 90SH Hypromellose 2208 |
4000 | 23 | 8 | Thickener |
All the grades presented here are suitable for dietary supplement applications in Europe.
They also comply with Ph.Eur, JP and USP.
TYLOPUR®️ Xtend Nutra
TYLOPUR®️ Xtend Nutra products are high-viscosity hypromelloses used for the formation of hydrophilic matrices that control the release of nutritional active ingredients in the body.
TYLOPUR®️ Xtend Nutra products have many properties:
- Gradual and controlled release of the nutritional active ingredient
- Control of the dissolution profile by:
- The percentage of HPMC in tablets
- Selection of the viscosity
- Tablet size
- Improved bioavailability of nutritional active ingredients
- Direct compression
- Rapid hydration
The type of substitution of TYLOPUR®️ Xtend Nutra products impacts the product's hydration and the strength of the gel formed. The greater the viscosity, the stronger the gel and the slower the dissolution.
Products from the TYLOPUR®️ Xtend Nutra range can be used in direct compression or wet granulation.
All the grades presented here are suitable for dietary supplement applications in Europe.
They also comply with Ph.Eur, JP and USP.
Supplier
The Japanese company SHIN ETSU is a leader in cellulose chemistry.
SHIN ETSU develops pharmaceutical excipients and particularly cellulosic polymers for a range of applications such as film-coating, compression and matrices, etc.
SEPPIC distributes SHIN ETSU products in Western Europe, Southern Europe and several other countries. Contact us for more information.
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