(Lubrication / Binding Agent)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Microcrystalline Cellulose, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is valuable in the pharmaceutical application.
Our advanced processing delivers pharmaceutical-grade Microcrystalline Cellulose designed to enhance stability, safety and performance across a range of pharmaceutical applications.
Applications: MOLCEL® MCC is a widely used excipient for solid dosage forms like tablets and capsules, functioning as a binder, disintegrant, filler, lubricant and anti-adherent. Its excellent compressibility allows for strong, stable tablets, while its plastic deformation properties ensure they rapidly disintegrate for quick drug release. It topical formulations. It may be used to improve texture, consistency and the overall stability of creams, gels and lotions.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 9004-34-6 |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - EP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as a white or almost white, fine or granular, slightly hygroscopic powder. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) |
(A) Infrared absorption spectrophotometry. (B) The substance becomes violet blue. (C) The degree of polymerization is not more than 350. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is practically insoluble in water, in acetone, in anhydrous ethanol, in toluene, in dilute acids and in a 50 g/L solution of sodium hydroxide. |
| 4 | PH | Between 5.0 to 7.5. |
| 5 | Conductivity | Not more than 75 μS/cm. |
| 6 | Ether-Soluble substances | Not more than 0.05%. |
| 7 | Water-soluble substances | Not more than 0.25%. |
| 8 | Sulphated ash | Not more than 0.1%. |
| 9 | Loss on Drying | Not more than 7.0%. |
MOLCEL® MCC is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside and is provided with a barcoded label and a tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserved in tight containers.
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