Abstract:
A solid dispersion comprising at least one active ingredient in at least one hydroxyalkyl methylcellulose having a DS of from 1.0 to 2.7 and an MS of from 0.40 to 1.30, wherein DS is the degree of substitution of methoxyl groups and MS is the molar substitution of hydroxyalkoxyl groups, can be produced by extrusion or spray-drying.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to cellulose ether compositions for film-forming coating applications. A coating composition is provided which contains an aqueous solution of either a very low viscosity cellulose ether or a low-hydroxypropyl cellulose ether, the coating composition having low color. The low viscosity of the cellulose ether component enables the coating composition to contain a high concentration of cellulose ether. Provision of these high concentration cellulose ether coating solutions improves production efficiency by reducing the time required to coat a substrate.
Abstract:
A composition designed for application to a mucosa comprises a tonicity-adjusting agent, a methylcellulose, and a liquid diluent, wherein the methylcellulose has anhydroglucose units joined by 1-4 linkages wherein hydroxy groups of anhydroglucose units are substituted with methyl groups such that s23/s26 is 0.36 or less, wherein s23 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 3-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups and wherein s26 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 6-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups.
Abstract:
Provided is an aqueous composition having pH of 8 or higher and comprising (a) a solid phase comprising dispersed particles that comprise an amount of ethylcellulose polymer, (b) an amount of one or more polymeric dispersants, wherein said polymeric dispersant has a weight-average molecular weight of 5,000 daltons or higher, and wherein said polymeric dispersant has an acid value of 60 to 190 mg KOH/g of polymer. Also provided is a method of making such a composition using an extruder. Also provided is a film made by removing water from such a composition.
Abstract:
A process to produce a dispersion comprising feeding ethylcellulose polymer and a dispersant into a melt and mix zone of an extruder wherein the ethylcellulose polymer and dispersant are melted and mixed together to form a melt; conveying the melt to an emulsification zone of the extruder in which the temperature and pressure are controlled; feeding a base and water into the emulsification zone wherein the melt is dispersed to form a high internal phase emulsion; conveying the emulsion to a dilution and cooling zone of the extruder; and feeding water into the dilution and cooling zone to dilute the high internal phase emulsion thereby forming an aqueous dispersion is provided.
Abstract:
Provided is an aqueous composition having pH of 8 or higher and comprising (i) a solid phase comprising dispersed particles that comprise ethylcellulose polymer, (ii) fatty acid, wherein 25 mole % to 100 mole % of said fatty acid is in ionic form, (iii) 0% to 0.1% colloid stabilizer, by weight based on the dry weight of said ethylcellulose polymer, (iv) 0% to 7% plasticizer, by weight based on the dry weight of said ethylcellulose polymer, and (v) one or more cations of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth, wherein the equivalent ratio of said cations to said fatty acid is 0.1:1 to 2:1. Also provided are a method of spray drying an aqueous composition and a powder composition.
Abstract:
A melt-extruded polymer composition comprising a) at least one cellulose ether, b) one or more active ingredients and c) one or more optional additives, wherein said at least one cellulose ether has an MS (hydroxyalkyl) of 0.05 to 0.55 and hydroxyl groups of anhydroglucose units are substituted with methyl groups such that [s23/s26−0.2*MS(hydroxyalkyl)] is 0.32 or less, wherein s23 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxyl groups in the 2- and 3-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with a methyl group and wherein s26 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxyl groups in the 2- and 6-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with a methyl group.
Abstract:
Provided is an aqueous composition comprising (a) dispersed particles that comprise one or more ethylcellulose polymers and (b) one or more additives having molecular weight less than 220 g/mol, Hansen hydrogen bonding parameter greater than 11 MPa1/2 and less than 17.9 MPa1/2, Hansen total solubility parameter greater than 22 MPa1/2, and solubility in water greater than 2 g/L at 25° C. Also provided is a composition comprising particles having a coating, wherein said coating comprises 0-5% water by weight based on the weight of said coating, wherein said coating additionally comprises the ingredients (a) and (b).
Abstract:
A composition designed for application to a mucosa comprises a tonicity-adjusting agent, a methylcellulose, and a liquid diluent, wherein the methylcellulose has anhydroglucose units joined by 1-4 linkages wherein hydroxy groups of anhydroglucose units are substituted with methyl groups such that s23/s26 is 0.36 or less, wherein s23 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 3-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups and wherein s26 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 6-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups.
Abstract:
A solid dispersion comprising at least one active ingredient in at least one hydroxyalkyl methylcellulose having a DS of from 1.0 to 2.7 and an MS of from 0.40 to 1.30, wherein DS is the degree of substitution of methoxyl groups and MS is the molar substitution of hydroxyalkoxyl groups, can be produced by extrusion or spray-drying.