Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC)

Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC)

Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) is a refined wood pulp derivative known for its versatile applications across industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, and industrial processes. As an excipient, it is highly valued for its binding, anti-caking, and stabilizing properties. Microcrystalline Cellulose is an essential ingredient in tablet formulation, serving as a binder and disintegrant, ensuring optimal tablet hardness and dissolution rates. Additionally, it functions as a bulking agent and fat substitute in various food products.

Guangzhou KosNature Co., Ltd. is a reliable Microcrystalline Cellulose supplier, offering high-quality MCC tailored to meet diverse industry requirements.

Applications

• Pharmaceuticals: Microcrystalline Cellulose in pharmaceuticals is widely used as an excipient in tablet production. It improves compressibility and flow properties, ensuring uniformity and integrity in tablet formation.
• Food Industry: As a stabilizer, anti-caking agent, and fat replacer, Microcrystalline Cellulose in food is utilized in processed foods, baked goods, and low-calorie formulations to enhance texture and extend shelf life.
• Cosmetics and Personal Care: In cosmetic formulations, MCC acts as a thickener, stabilizer, and bulking agent, improving product texture and consistency in creams, lotions, and powders.
• Industrial Applications: MCC also plays a role in filtration processes and acts as a filler in various industrial applications, including plastics and adhesives.

Key Features

• Excellent binding and compressibility properties for tablet formation
• Enhances texture and stabilizes formulations in food and cosmetics
• Non-toxic, biodegradable, and safe for consumption
• Functions as an anti-caking and thickening agent in food and cosmetic formulations
• Widely used as a bulking agent and fat replacer in low-calorie food products

Specifications

• Appearance: White, odorless, fine powder
• Chemical Formula: (C6H10O5)n
• Particle Size: Customizable based on application
• Solubility: Insoluble in water and most organic solvents
• HS Code: 39123100

Packaging and Storage
Microcrystalline Cellulose is available in 25 kg bags or customized packaging. For best results, it should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture.

FAQs

1. What is the main use of Microcrystalline Cellulose in pharmaceuticals?
   Microcrystalline Cellulose is primarily used as a binder and disintegrant in tablet formulations, ensuring product integrity and controlled dissolution.
2. Can Microcrystalline Cellulose be used in food products?
   Yes, it is commonly used as a bulking agent, stabilizer, and fat replacer in processed and low-calorie foods.
3. What is the HS Code for Microcrystalline Cellulose?
   The HS Code for Microcrystalline Cellulose is 39123100. 

   Product name: microcrystalline cellulosePH101

   CAS NO.: 9004-34-6

   Chemical structural formula:

   

   Main uses:

   Microcrystalline cellulose is widley used in pharmaceutic preparation.

   Quality standard

   Testing item	Testing requirement
   appearance	white or almost white powder, odorless, tasteless
   identification	meet the specification
   degree of polymerization	≤350
   fineness, %	60 mesh residue on sieve≤1 200 mesh residue on sieve≤30
   grain size D50, μm	40-60
   PH	5.0~7.5
   chloride, %	≤0.03
   water solubles, %	≤0.25
   specific conductance, us/cm	≤75
   residue on ignition, %	≤0.10
   loss on drying, %	≤7.0
   ether dissolved substance, %	≤0.05
   heavy metal, ppm	≤10
   microbial limit
   bacteria,cfu/g	≤1000
   mould,cfu/g	≤100
   pathogenic bacterium	not detectable

    

   Packaging

   woven bag lined high pressure polyethylene film; 25kg/bag or follow customer’s packing instructions