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Microcrystalline Cellulose

Release time:2023-03-13

Product Name: Microcrystalline Cellulose

CAS No.: 9004-34-6

Molecular Formula: (C12H20O10)n

Molecular Weight: 324.28

EINECS No.: 232-674-9

Chemical Structural Formula:


Physical & Chemical Properties:

Melting Point

76-78 °C(Solv: acetone (67-64-1); chloroform (67-66-3))

Density

1.5 g/cm3 (20℃)

Refractive Index

n20/D 1.504

Flash Point

164℃

Solubility

Practically insoluble in water, in acetone, in anhydrous ethanol, in toluene, in dilute acids and in a 50 g/L solution of sodium hydroxide

Form

Powder

Color

White to almost white

pH Value

5-7.5 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃)(slurry)

Odor

Odorless

Water Solubility

Insoluble

Exposure Limit

ACGIH: TWA 10 mg/m3

OSHA: TWA 15 mg/m3; TWA 5 mg/m3

NIOSH: TWA 10 mg/m3; TWA 5 mg/m3; TWA 1 mg/m3

Stability

Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.



Brief Introduction:

Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is the product of natural cellulose hydrolyzed by acid to the limit degree of polymerization. Its color is white or near white, odorless and tasteless. The particle size is generally about 2-80 μm. It has low density, high modulus; with the advantages of renewable, degradable, and wide sources, it can be used as a reinforcing agent for composite materials to improve the performance of materials.


Specifications of Microcrystalline Cellulose 101(USP43):

Test Items

Specifications

Identification

Positive

Degree of polymerization

Not more than 350

pH Value

5.0 ~ 7.5

Ether-soluble Matter

Not more than 0.05%

Water-soluble Matter

Not more than 0.25%

Conductivity

Not more than 75 μS/cm

Heavy Metals

Not more than 10 ppm

Residue on Ignition

Not more than 0.1%

Loss on Drying

Not more than 7.0%

Bulk Density

0.32 g/mL ~ 0.42 g/mL

Particle Size

≥99% pass through 60 mesh sieve

≥70% pass through 200 mesh sieve

Total Plate Count

Not more than 1000 CFU/g

Total Yeasts & Moulds

Not more than 100 CFU/g

Escherichia coli

Negative


Specifications of Microcrystalline Cellulose 102(USP43):

Test Items

Specifications

Identification

Positive

pH Value

5.0 ~ 7.5

Ether-soluble Matter

Not more than 0.05%

Water-soluble Matter

Not more than 0.25%

Conductivity

Not more than 75 μS/cm

Heavy Metals

Not more than 10 ppm

Residue on Ignition

Not more than 0.1%

Loss on Drying

Not more than 7.0%

Bulk Density

0.32 g/mL ~ 0.42 g/mL

Particle Size

≥92% pass through 60 mesh sieve

≤55% pass through 200 mesh sieve

Total Plate Count

Not more than 1000 CFU/g

Total Yeasts & Moulds

Not more than 100 CFU/g

Escherichia coli

Negative

Salmonella

Negative


Application:
Microcrystalline cellulose is mainly used as non-caloric food additives, pharmaceutical excipients and dispersants, fillers for thin-layer chromatography and column chromatography, vehicles for dyes and pigments, reinforcing fillers for thermosetting resins and thermosetting laminates, coatings , emulsifier, can also be used in water-based paint and ceramic industry.

Packaging: 20kg/bag.


Storage Conditions: Preserved in unopened original bags in a cool dry place before using; kept away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.


Shelf Life: 36 months if stored under above conditions.