Product Details
Microcrystalline Cellulose(MCC)
Introduction
Item: Microcrystalline Cellulose
Appearance:White Powder
MF:MF:C12H22O11
EINECS No.:232-674-9
CAS No.:9004-34-6
Function:Medical Intermediate
Technical Specification
ITEM | STANDARD |
Particle size | 98% pass 120 mesh |
Assay (as α- cellulose, dry basis) | ≥97% |
Water-soluble matter | ≤ 0.24% |
Sulphated ash | ≤ 0.5% |
pH (10% solution) | 5.0- 7.5 |
Loss on drying | ≤ 7% |
Starch | Negative |
Carboxyl groups | ≤ 1% |
Lead | ≤ 5 mg/ kg |
Arsenic | ≤ 3 mg/ kg |
Mercury | ≤ 1 mg/ kg |
Cadmium | ≤ 1 mg/ kg |
Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/ kg |
Total plate count | ≤ 1000 cfu/g |
Yeast and mould | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
Application
Microcrystalline Cellulose is a term for refined wood pulp and is used as a texturizer, an anti-caking agent, a fat substitute, an emulsifier, an extender, and a bulking agent in food production.The most common form is used in vitamin supplements or tablets.
Packing
25kg bag or 25kg drum
Storage and Transportation
Stored in a ventilative and dry warehouse instead of in the open air,kept away from water
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