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Microcrystalline cellulose is mainly used as a calorie-free food additive, pharmaceutical excipient and dispersant, thin layer chromatography and column chromatography filler, dye and pigment color carrier, thermosetting resin and thermosetting laminate material reinforcement filler, coating, emulsifier, can also be used in water-based paint and ceramic industry.
Items | Specifications | Results |
Appearance | White powder | |
Ether soluble substances | Max. 0.15% | Passes |
Heavy metals | Max. 10ppm | ＜10 ppm |
loss on drying | Max. 6.5% | 4.8% |
Solubility(Cu-am solution) | Passes | Passes |
PH | 5.0-7.5 | 5.4 |
Sulphated ash/Residue on ignition | ＜0.3% | |
Water soluble substances | Max. 1.5% | |
Total aerobic microbial count(TAMC) | Passes | |
Total molds and yeasts count(TYMC) | 102 cfu/g | Passes |
E.coli,Staph.aureus,Pseudomonas aerugin. | Absent | |
Salmonella spec | Absent in 10 g | Absent |
Bulk density | 270-330 g/L | 318g/L |
Particle size(retained on air jet sieve) | ＞32μm(450 mesh) Min.50% ＞75μm(200 mesh) Max.30% ＞250μm(60 mesh) Max.1% | 75% 22% 0% |
Conclusion | The product conforms to the above specifications. | |
| Product parameters | |
| Cas number: | 9004-34-6 |
| Appearance: | White crystalline powder |
| Purity: | USP PH101; PH102; PH200 |
| Package details: | 25kg/bag |
| Brand: | Fortunachem |
What it is: Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is a purified, partially depolymerized, and mechanically processed form of alpha-cellulose, derived primarily from wood pulp or other plant fibers. It appears as a fine, white, odorless, crystalline powder.
Its key properties are its inertness, compressibility, and excellent binding and absorptive abilities.
MCC is a versatile excipient (inactive substance) with wide-ranging applications across industries:
Pharmaceuticals (Most Common Use):
Tablet Binder/Diluent: Provides bulk and ensures tablets hold together after compression.
Disintegrant: Helps tablets break apart quickly in the digestive tract for drug release.
Anti-adherent: Prevents powder from sticking to manufacturing equipment.
Used in both immediate-release and controlled-release formulations.
Food Industry:
Anti-caking Agent: Prevents clumping in powdered foods (e.g., grated cheese, spice blends).
Dietary Fiber/Bulking Agent: Adds texture and fiber to low-calorie foods, ice creams, and baked goods.
Stabilizer and Fat Replacer: Improves mouthfeel and texture in various products.
Cosmetics & Personal Care:
Acts as a binder, bulking agent, and gentle exfoliant in powders, creams, and masks.
Industrial Applications:
Used as a reinforcing agent in composites, a binder in ceramics, and in filtration processes.
Mechanically Strong: Forms hard, durable tablets.
Chemically Inert: Does not react with most active ingredients.
Insoluble but Hydrophilic: Absorbs water and swells, aiding disintegration.
Safety: It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory bodies (FDA, EFSA) for use in food and pharmaceuticals. As an indigestible fiber, excessive consumption may cause minor bloating but is otherwise non-toxic.
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