Microcrystalline Cellulose Powder "MICROCEL" is the trade name given to the extensive range of microcrystalline cellulose powders being manufactured by the company.
Product Description Microcrystalline Cellulose is a purified partially depolymerized alpha cellulose derived from specialty grades of wood pulp.
Characteristics
White, odourless, tasteless, relatively
Free flowing powder Virtually free
From organic and inorganic
Contaminants. Insoluble in water, in dilute acids and in most organic solvents.
Specifications and Properties
Appearance
Free flowing powder
Color
White
Identification Tests : A,B
Conforms
Identification Tests : C
DP - NMT 350
Purity
97 - 102%
Loss on drying
< 5%
PH
5 - 7
Residue on ignition
0.05% (Maximum)
Water-Soluble Substance
0.16% (Maximum)
Ether soluble substance
0.05% (Maximum)
Heavy Metals
PPM 10 (Maximum)
Arsenic
2 (Maximum)
Chlorides
Nil
Sulphates
Nil
Microbial Limits
Microbial Plate Count
100 (Maximum)
Yeast & Mold
10 (Maximum)
E. Coli
Negative
Salmonella
Negative
Pseudomonas
Negative
Staphylococcus Aureas
Negative
FOOD INDUSTRIES
Bulking agent in food products
Converts oil based foods and syrups to free flowing granular powder
Coloring base for natural dyes
Enhances moisture control in making breads
Stabilizer in the manufacture of ice-cream and cakes
Can be extruded to make low calorie spaghetti, macaroni and noodles
PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY Primarily used for pharmaceutical solid dosage formulations due to a variety of functions it can perform.
Direct Compression
Wet Granulation
Spheronization
COSMETIC INDUSTRY Hydrocolloid compatibility makes it useful in the manufacture of creams, lotions and various cosmetic emulsions
CHROMATOGRAPHY INDUSTRY Due to its excellent binding properties, it is widely used in thin layer chromatography. Microcel grade
