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Microcrystalline cellulose is refined wood pulp. It is a white, free-flowing powder. Chemically, it is an inert substance, is not degraded during digestion and has no appreciable absorption
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MCC Gel (microcystalline cellulose Gel) |
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viscosity (cps) |
39-91(1.2% solution) |
50-118(2.6% solution) |
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sodium |
0.80% |
1.20% |
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Loss on drying |
≤10.0% |
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PH |
6.0-8.5 |
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ignition residue |
≤5.0% |
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heavy metal(As Pb) |
≤0.0015% |
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total plat count |
≤1000cfu/g |
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total mould count |
≤100cfu/g |
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pathogenic bacteria |
absent |
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microcystalline cellulose (food grade) |
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It is also found in many processed food products, and may be used as an anti-caking agent, stabilizer, texture modifier, or suspending agent among other uses. |
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item |
MCC powder |
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purity (dry basis) |
≥97% |
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mesh size |
120-200 |
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loss on drying |
≤10.0% |
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PH (1% solution) |
5-7.5 |
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water-soluble materials |
≤0.2% |
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sulfated ash content |
≤0.05% |
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Lead |
≤2ppm |
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heavy metal |
≤10ppm |
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starch |
not detected/absent |
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ignition residue |
≤0.1% |
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microcrystalline cellulose (pharmaceutical grade) |
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Microcrystalline cellulose is a commonly used excipient in the pharmaceutical industry. It has excellent compressibility properties and is used in solid dose forms, such as tablets. Tablets can be formed that are hard, but dissolve quickly. |
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item |
MCC powder |
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purity (dry basis) |
97-102% |
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loss on drying |
≤7% |
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PH (1% solution) |
5-7.5 |
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water-soluble materials |
≤0.2% |
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sufated ash content |
≤0.05% |
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Lead |
≤2ppm |
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heavy metal |
≤10ppm |
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starch |
not detected/absent |
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igntion residue |
≤0.1% |
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standard: USP, CP, BP |
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