HPMC is a white odorless powder. As a nonionic cellulose ether, HPMC is made from highly-purified cottonseed hull or wood fibers. The manufacturing process of HPMC is fully automated, the end products meet USP and EP requirements. HPMC is solely plant based and free of animal products.
HPMC is widely used in food and pharmaceutical industry as an additive, and are included in pharmacopoeia monographs of many countries; HMPC are approved by FDA and EMA as food additive for direct or indirect applications; HMPC is listed in GRAS monographs GRN 000213.WHO’s JECFA database has no limits on the amount of HPMC intake. Ministry of Health of China approved HPMC as food additives and thickener (Number 20) in 1007 for all applications.
HPMC empty capsules are vegetarian, and are KOSHER and HALAL certified. It is a perfect choice for companies whose customers have diversified religion requirements. In addition, HPMC empty capsules still have following unique properties:
- Low moisture content. HPMC capsules contains 60% less moisture than gelatin capsules;
- Resilient and non brittle at low moisture content, it is perfect for hydroscopic materials
- No cross link with aldehydes
- Easy to go further coating with GRAS or traditional formula.
We have researched for many years one the formulation and manufacturing technologies to make these capsules. We have achieved to mass produce vegetable capsules in our own plan using our own formula and technologies. Following are the benefits of our HPMC capsules:
1. Natural products
HPMC capsules are from natural vegetable fiber and are recognized as a valid vegetable alternative for gelatin capsules by many countries. HPMC capsules are non-toxic vegetarian.
2. Stability
HPMC capsules are suitable for products that are hydroscopic, the HPMC capsules remain non-brittle and stable even the moisture is absorbed by the contents to very low level. It is an excellent delivery vehicle for hydroscopic contents.
3. Run-ability and suitability
HPMC capsules are as resilient and flexible as gelatin capsules, it runs very well on all types of high speed automatic filling machines. (over than 99.9%)
4. Consistence
The appearance and technical parameters of HPMC capsules are very consistent from batches to batches, and are similar to high quality gelatin capsules. Therefore, no adjustments are necessary for customers who use gelatin capsules in their operation.
No preservatives
No ethylene oxide sterilization
No irradiation treatment
Suggestion storage condition: 15-25 Celsius degree,35-65% RH
