Colloid microcrystalline cellulose

Colloid Microcrystalline Cellulose (CMCC)

Product Overview
Colloid Microcrystalline Cellulose (CMCC) is a blend of microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose, designed for use in aqueous systems. This ingredient is highly valued for its exceptional stabilizing, suspending, and thickening properties, making it ideal for applications in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Colloid Microcrystalline Cellulose acts as a versatile excipient in tablet formulations and serves as a stabilizer and emulsifier in liquid-based products.

Guangzhou KosNature Co., Ltd. is a trusted Colloid Microcrystalline Cellulose supplier, offering top-quality CMCC to meet the specific needs of industries focused on product stabilization and consistency.

Applications

• Pharmaceuticals: Colloid Microcrystalline Cellulose in pharmaceuticals is used as a stabilizer and binder in liquid suspensions, ensuring product consistency and preventing sedimentation. It is also used in oral suspensions and syrups for its thickening and emulsifying properties.
• Food Industry: Colloid Microcrystalline Cellulose in food enhances texture, stabilizes emulsions, and improves the mouthfeel of products such as sauces, beverages, and dairy items. It is a crucial additive in low-fat or reduced-calorie foods to simulate the texture of fats.
• Cosmetics: In cosmetics, CMCC functions as a stabilizer, thickening agent, and emulsifier, ensuring that creams, lotions, and liquid products maintain a smooth consistency and long-term stability.
• Industrial Applications: CMCC is also used in non-food applications, such as coatings and adhesives, due to its thickening and stabilizing qualities.

Key Features

• Excellent stabilizer for emulsions and suspensions
• Enhances texture and consistency in liquid formulations
• Non-toxic and biodegradable, suitable for food and pharmaceutical applications
• Provides thickening and emulsifying properties in cosmetics
• Ensures long-term stability in aqueous systems

Specifications

• Appearance: White to off-white, fine powder
• Chemical Formula: (C6H10O5)n
• Particle Size: Customizable based on specific requirements
• Solubility: Dispersible in water
• HS Code: 39123100

Packaging and Storage
Colloid Microcrystalline Cellulose is available in 25 kg bags or customized packaging. It should be stored in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and direct sunlight to maintain product quality.

FAQs

1. What is Colloid Microcrystalline Cellulose used for in pharmaceuticals?
   CMCC is primarily used as a stabilizer and binder in liquid suspensions, ensuring uniform consistency and preventing sedimentation in pharmaceutical products.
2. Can Colloid Microcrystalline Cellulose be used in food products?
   Yes, CMCC is commonly used in food products to improve texture, stabilize emulsions, and simulate fat in low-calorie foods.
3. What is the HS Code for Colloid Microcrystalline Cellulose?
   The HS Code for Colloid Microcrystalline Cellulose is 39123100.

   Food Grade

   Product name: compound stabilizer(colloid microcrystalline cellulose)

   Nature: microcrystalline cellulose& sodium carboxymethylcellulose

   Main uses

   colloid microcrystalline cellulose can be used as suspending agent and emulsion stabilizer in food industry and cosmetics industry.

    

    

   Testing item	KOS-591	KOS-611
   	Testing standard	Testing standard
   appearance	white to yellowish-white powder with no foreign odor	white to yellowish-white powder with no foreign odor
   lead(Pb)/(mg/kg)	≤2.48	≤2.36
   arsenic(As)/(mg/kg)	≤2	≤2
   Internal control indicators
   identification	positive reaction	positive reaction
   loss on drying,w/%	≤8.0	≤8.0
   residue on ignition,w/%	≤5.0	≤5.0
   viscosity, mpa.s	50-250(1.2% aqueous solution)	100-350(2.6% aqueous solution)
   PH	6.0-8.0	6.0-8.0
   heavy metal,mg/kg	≤10	≤10
   bacteria, cfu/g	≤1000	≤1000
   mould, cfu/g	≤100	≤100
   pathogenic bacterium	not detectable	not detectable

    

   Packaging

   fiber can lined high pressure polyethylene film; 25kg/drum or follow customer’s packing instructions

   Medicinal Grade

   Product name: colloid microcrystalline cellulose

   Nature: microcrystalline cellulose& sodium carboxymethylcellulose

   Main uses

   In drug, microcrystalline cellulose colloid can be used as suspending agent, emulsion stabilizer, especially in syrup, anti-acid suspending, emulsion, nasal spray and ointment；In food, it is widely used in dairy products, beverage, bakery products, seasonings and meat products；In cosmetic, it can be applied in toothpaste, cream, lotion shampoo etc.

    

   Quality standard

   Testing item	Testing standard	Testing standard
   	XW-591	XW-611
   appearance	white to yellowish-white powder with no foreign odor	white to yellowish-white powder with no foreign odor
   identification	meet the specification	meet the specification
   loss on drying%	≤8.0	≤8.0
   PH	6.0~8.0	6.0~8.0
   viscosity(cps)	39~91(1.2 %  aqueous solution)	50~151(2.6 %  aqueous solution)
   ignition residue, %	≤5.0	≤5.0
   heavy metal(lead), mg/kg	≤10	≤10
   CMC content, %	8.3~13.8	11.3~18.8
   bacteria, cfu/g	≤1000	≤1000
   mould, cfu/g	≤100	≤100
   pathogenic bacterium	not detectable	not detectable

     

   Packaging

   fiber can lined high pressure polyethylene film; 25kg/drum or follow customer’s packing instructions

For more information or to request a sample, please contact us at sales@kosnature.com