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Microcrystalline Cellulose
(IP / BP / USP / NF / Ph.Eur)
Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified, partially depolymerized form of cellulose. It presents as a white, odorless, and tasteless crystalline powder. MCC is a versatile excipient offering exceptional binding, flow, and disintegration properties.
Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified, partially depolymerized form of cellulose. It presents as a white, odorless, and tasteless crystalline powder. MCC is a versatile excipient offering exceptional binding, flow, and disintegration properties.
Specifications
- Moisture Content: <7%
- pH: 5.0-7.5 (as an aqueous suspension)
- May contain specifications on heavy metals, residual solvents, and microbial limits
Features
Excellent compression and binding characteristics for robust tablet formation.
Enhances powder flowability for efficient tableting and capsule filling processes.
Functions as a disintegrant to aid in tablet breakdown and drug release.
Chemically stable and compatible with most APIs.
Available in various grades to suit diverse formulation needs.
Applications
Pharmaceutical
Widely used as a binder, disintegrant, filler, and flow aid in tablet and capsule formulations.
Nutraceutical
Enhances formulation and functionality in dietary supplement tablets and capsules.
Food
Employs texturizing, bulking, and anti-caking properties in various food products.
Cosmetics
Potential applications as a thickener and texture enhancer.
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