MCC

Microcrystalline cellulose is a kind of purified, partially depolymerized cellulose, it is white, odorless, tasteless crystalline powder composed of porous particles. Microcrystalline cellulose is widely used in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food and other industries, different particle size and moisture has different characteristics and application scope.

ITEM	STANDARD
Appearance	A fine white or almost white odorless powder
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
E. coli/ 5g	Negative
Salmonella/10g	Negative

Packing:25kg/barrel

Microcrystalline cellulose is a kind of purified, partially depolymerized cellulose, it is white, odorless, tasteless crystalline powder composed of porous particles. Microcrystalline cellulose is widely used in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food and other industries, different particle size and moisture has different characteristics and application scope.

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