klucel™ xtend hydroxypropylcellulose
chemistry: cellulosics
chemical name: hydroxypropylcellulose
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Klucel™ xtend HPC is a high molecular weight, nonionic, water-soluble cellulose ether for use in hydrophilic matrix tablets for extended-release dosage forms in pharmaceutical applications. Designed to deliver unsurpassed process versatility and release profile efficiency, Klucel™ xtend HPC is the new gold standard in oral matrix formers for extended-release tablets.
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features and benefits - high gel strength
- low melt processing temperature
- process versatility
- consistent release profiles at lower concentrations than hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC)
- reduced burst effect in highly soluble APIs
- smaller tablets maximize capacity of plant equipment
- excellent performance in direct compression, wet granulation, dry granulation, and hot melt extrusion
- meets all compendia for HPC
applications - modified release
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