Microcrystalline Cellulose
Product Description
| Product | Microcrystalline Cellulose |
| CAS | 9004-34-7 |
| Formula | C6H10O5 |
| Synonym | MCC |
Typical Product Specifications
| Heavy Metals | 10 PPM Max. |
| Residue on Ignition | 0.05% Max. |
| Escherichia coli | Negative |
| Appearance | Off-White |
| Total molds & yeasts | <10 cfu/g |
| Identification | DP 350 Max. (Test C) |
| Ether-soluble substances | 0.05% Max. |
| Identification | Conforms (Tests A, B) |
| Water-soluble Substances | 0.24% Max. |
| Conductivity | 75 Max. |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative |
| pH | 5.0 - 7.0 |
| Salmonella species | Negative |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Negative |
| Loss on Drying | 5.0% Max. |
| Organic Volatile Impurities | Within limits |
| Total Aerobic Microbial | <100 cfu/g |
| Notes | Other customers have also used Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose Excipients are often used to make tablets for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Meets requirements of USP/NF, BP, EP, and JP. Standard Grades: M101 and M102. MCC M-101 is standard grade, which provdies excellent tablet hardness, and low friability with superior binidng capacity. MCC M-102 is large particle size with improved flowability and faster tablet disintergration. Many grades available, specific analysis available upon request. |
| Class | Gums – Waxes – Food Thickeners, Excipients - Food Colors - Binders and Tableting Aids |
| Function | Excipients & Emulsifiers |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Pharmaceutical |
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