IFF Pharma Solutions Launches Low Nitrite METHOCEL™ HPMC for Nitrosamine Mitigation

Low Nitrite METHOCEL™ HPMC reduces the potential for nitrosamine formation and provides consistent results in finished dosages.

NEW YORK – April 8, 2025 – IFF (NYSE: IFF) Pharma Solutions, a global leader in polymer innovations, today announced the launch of Low Nitrite METHOCEL™ hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), a range of low nitrite cellulose ethers developed to reduce the risk of nitrosamine formation in finished pharmaceutical dosages. This innovative product line addresses the industry’s concern with nitrosamine risk and mitigation strategies for their formation. Through enhanced process controls and industry-leading analytical science, IFF Pharma Solutions limits and measures the level of nitrite in every batch of Low Nitrite METHOCEL™.

“METHOCEL™ HPMC is the polymer of choice for formulating both controlled release and immediate release pharmaceutical dosages.”

“Low Nitrite METHOCEL™ is designed to meet the highest standards of quality and safety. These specialized grades, which provide the same reliability and performance as standard METHOCEL™, help ensure minimal nitrite content, making them ideal for applications where low levels of nitrite are critical.”

Michael Baumann, Global Product Manager

METHOCEL™, IFF Pharma Solutions.

Effective in reducing nitrosamines in model formulations

Low Nitrite METHOCEL™ minimizes the potential of nitrosamine formation and helps ensure finished drug products comply with stringent safety regulations, enhancing the overall quality of our customers’ drug products.

Designed to meet the highest standards of quality and safety

Using validated 2D ion chromatography with mass spectrometry, and with high selectivity and sensitivity, every batch receives a nitrite test result on the certificate of analysis. Each batch of Low Nitrite METHOCEL™ is tested to ensure nitrite levels are consistently at or below 200 parts per billion.

A dependable solution backed by polymer expertise

To ensure the best performance for our customers’ drug products, Low Nitrite METHOCEL™ provides reliable and consistent results. This is supported by our polymer expertise and problem-solving mindset across the entire drug development pipeline.