Preliminary Data Sheet Grade

HPMC F 50 LV

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VIVAPUR
Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose

Description
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VIVAPUR HPMC F 50 LV is a hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose of high purity to be used in the food industry.

Chemical characteristics
assay for methoxy groups 27 - 30 %
assay for hydroxypropoxy groups 4 – 7.5 %
loss on drying max. 5.0 %
sulfate ash max. 1.5 %
pH-value 6.5 +/- 1.5
total heavy metals max. 10 ppm

Physical characteristics
bulk density (in accordance with DIN 534 68) 330 g/l – 500 g/l
apparent viscosity - 2% aqueous solution 40 mPa.s – 60 mPa.s

Microbiological status
3
total plate count max. 1 x 10 cfu/g
2
yeasts and moulds max. 2 x 10 cfu/g

Sensory properties
appearance white, powder
taste/odour neutral

Declaration
VIVAPUR HPMC F 50 LV is a food additive which can be added to all other foodstuffs, provided that no
other special instructions have to be observed due to the composition of these foodstuffs. We recommend a
declaration as E464.
Please consider the regulation for foodstuff of your country.

Packaging and Storage

Packed in multi-layer 25 kgs paper-bags with PE-liner or 23 kgs cartons with PE-liner .
Shelf life is at least 3 years if stored at room temperature in dry conditions.

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