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CIN U46909GJ2025PTC164345
Shyamal, Ahmedabad 380015, Gujarat, India
+91 9925522674 · info@scapexexports.com
CIN U46909GJ2025PTC164345
Certificate of AnalysisStandard product specification
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC)
CAS 9004-62-0 · technical grade
1. Product identity
| Product name | Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) |
|---|---|
| C.A.S. number | 9004-62-0 |
| Grade / standard | technical grade |
| Description | White to off-white powder |
| Product group | Thickeners & Polymers |
| Category | Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients |
| Country of origin | India |
| Packing | Bags, drums, carboys, IBC or ISO tank as applicable — customer-specified packing available |
| Storage | Cool, dry, well-ventilated place in tightly closed original packing |
2. Analytical specification
| S. No. | Test parameter | Specification | Typical result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | White to off-white powder | Complies | Visual |
| 2 | Identification | Conforms to the structure of the substance | Complies | FTIR / Chemical test |
| 3 | Solubility | As per specification | Complies | Visual / Monograph |
| 4 | Loss on Drying | Not more than 1.0 % w/w | 0.28 | Gravimetry |
| 5 | Residue on Ignition | Not more than 0.2 % w/w | 0.044 | Gravimetry |
| 6 | Lead (Pb) | Not more than 10 ppm | Less than 2 ppm | ICP-MS |
| 7 | Arsenic (As) | Not more than 3 ppm | Less than 0.5 ppm | ICP-MS |
| 8 | Heavy Metals (as Pb) | Not more than 10 ppm | Less than 5 ppm | ICP-OES |
| 9 | Total Aerobic Microbial Count | Not more than 1000 cfu/g | 113 cfu/g | IP / USP <61> |
| 10 | Total Yeast & Mould Count | Not more than 100 cfu/g | 17 cfu/g | IP / USP <61> |
| 11 | Escherichia coli | Absent in 1 g | Absent | IP / USP <62> |
| 12 | Salmonella species | Absent in 10 g | Absent | IP / USP <62> |
3. Declaration
This document sets out the standard specification for Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) and applies to all consignments of this product and grade supplied by Scapex Exports Pvt. Ltd. It is not a lot-specific release document; a lot-specific certificate carrying the analysis of the material actually shipped is issued with, and travels with, each consignment. Scapex Exports supplies against customer-specified assay limits and pharmacopoeial standards — send your specification sheet and we confirm compliance in writing before the order is accepted.
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