MICROCEL® MC-101 Microcrystalline Cellulose - Pharma
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MICROCEL® Microcrystalline cellulose is used in both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications as a filler/binder and fiber source in various oral dosage forms.
Applications
- Swallowable tablets
- Hard capsules
- Blends
- Granules
- Pellets premix
Features
- Available in a large range to meet different formulation, process and dosage form requirements
- Large surface area allows adsorption of particles or liquids and a certain capacity to act as a disintegrant
- Spray dried and offered from EXCiPACT (International Pharmaceutical Excipients Certification) certified plant
Chemical Name: Cellulose, Microcrystalline
Function: Filler, Binder
Certifications & Compliance: Japan Pharmacopeia (JP), FDA IID, Kosher, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), Halal, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), ISO 9001
Labeling Claims: Pesticide-free, BSE-free, Vegan, TSE-free, Halal, Kosher
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MICROCEL® MC-101 Microcrystalline Cellulose - Pharma Safety Data Sheet (US - EN)
MICROCEL® MC-101 Microcrystalline Cellulose - Pharma Safety Data Sheet (US - EN)
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MICROCEL® MC-101 Technical Data Sheet
MICROCEL® MC-101 Technical Data Sheet
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MICROCEL® MC-101 Microcrystalline Cellulose - Pharma Features & Benefits
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Properties
Physico-Chemical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Bulk Density | 0.26 - 0.31 | g/cm³ | - |
| Conductivity | max. 75 | μS/cm | - |
| Ether Soluble Substances | max. 0.05 | % | - |
| Loss on Drying | max. 7.0 | % | - |
| pH | 5.0 - 7.0 | - | - |
| Residue on Ignition | max. 0.05 | % | - |
| Retained on 200 Mesh (75 micron) | max. 30.0 | % | - |
| Retained on 60 Mesh (250 micron) | max. 1.0 | % | - |
| Water Soluble Substances | max. 0.24 | % | - |
Microbiological Values
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Escherichia coli | Absent | per gram | Plate count |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Absent | per gram | - |
| Salmonella | Absent | per 10g | - |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Absent | per gram | - |
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count | max. 1000 | CFU/g | Plate count |
| Total Yeasts and Moulds Count | max. 100 | CFU/g | - |
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Conformity
Complies with the current USP/NF/EP requirements.
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Packaging Information
- ROQ Product Code: 105101
- Article (SKU) Code: 105101552
- Package Size & Type: 15 kg bag
Storage & Handling
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Storage and Handling
Store in dry area, in tight containers.
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