Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC, CAS 9004-34-6) is a white crystalline powder or granules made from natural cellulose through acid hydrolysis, purification, and drying. It exhibits high chemical inertness, good dispersibility, excellent flowability, and compression moldability, making it widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, and industrial sectors.
In the pharmaceutical industry, microcrystalline cellulose is an ideal tablet filler, disintegrant, and diluent; in the food industry, it can be used as a dietary fiber supplement, thickener, and anti-caking agent; and in cosmetics, it serves as a stabilizer and adsorbent.
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) |
| CAS Number | 9004-34-6 |
| Molecular Formula | (C6H10O5)n |
| Appearance | White, odorless, tasteless crystalline powder |
| Particle Size | 20 – 200 μm (customizable) |
| Bulk Density | 0.26 – 0.31 g/cm³ |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% |
| pH (10% suspension) | 5.0 – 7.5 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water and most organic solvents |
| Purity (α-cellulose) | ≥ 99% |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as a tablet and capsule filler and disintegrant to improve tablet hardness and disintegration performance
Food Industry: Used as a dietary fiber, emulsion stabilizer, thickener, and anti-caking agent
Cosmetics: Used to improve texture and stability in products such as facial masks, pressed powder, and toothpaste
Industrial Uses: Used as a coating thickener, plastic reinforcing filler, and rubber reinforcing agent
High purity (α-cellulose ≥99%), strong chemical inertness
Customizable particle size to suit different application requirements
Excellent flowability and compression molding properties
Meets USP, EP, JP, and other pharmacopoeia quality standards
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Packaging: 25kg paper bag or paper drum (lined with PE bag)
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, sealed tightly
Shelf Life: 24 months
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