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Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, 5,000 cP, NF is a non-ionic, water soluble polymer used as a thickening agent and gelling agent for aqueous pharmaceutical formulations. All Spectrum Chemical NF grade products are manufactured, packaged and stored under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) per 21CFR part 211 in FDA registered and inspected facilities.
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Test | Specification | |
---|---|---|
Min | Max | |
VISCOSITY OF 1% AQUEOUS SOLUTION @25oC | 2500 | 7500 cP |
pH (1%) | 6.0 | 8.5 |
LOSS ON DRYING | 10.0% | |
RESIDUE ON IGNITION | 5.0% | |
LEAD (Pb) | 0.001% | |
ELEMENTAL IMPURITIES: | ||
ARSENIC | AS REPORTED | |
MERCURY | AS REPORTED | |
COPPER | AS REPORTED | |
IDENTIFICATION (A) | SOLUTION REMAINS CLEAR | |
IDENTIFICATION (B) | THIN FILM FORMED | |
IDENTIFICATION (C) | COLOR BECOMES ORANGE | |
RETEST DATE | ||
DATE OF MANUFACTURE | ||
APPEARANCE | ||
RESIDUAL SOLVENTS: | AS REPORTED |
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