(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 - IP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as a fine or granular, white or almost white powder. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) |
(A) A red colour is produced. (B) A blue-purple colour is produced. (C) A white, opaque, bubble-free dispersion is obtained that does not produce a supernatant liquid. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is practically insoluble in water, in acetone, in ethanol, in toluene, in dilute acids and in a 5.0% w/v solution of sodium hydroxide. |
| 4 | PH | Between 5.0 to 7.5. |
| 5 | Starch and dextrin | No blue or brownish-red colour is produced. |
| 6 | Organic impurities | No red colour is produced. |
| 7 | Water-soluble substances | Not more than 0.2%. |
| 8 | Arsenic | Not more than 2 ppm. |
| 9 | Sulphated Ash | Not more than 0.2%. |
| 10 | Loss on Drying | Not more than 6.0%. |
| 11 | Assay | Not less than 97.0% and not more than 102.0% of cellulose, calculated on the dried basis. |
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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