Microcrystalline Cellulose

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Microcrystalline Cellulose

Microcrystalline cellulose, also call MCC, CAS# 9004-34-6, used as a texturizer, an anti-caking agent, a fat substitute, an emulsifier, an extender, and a bulking agent in food production.The most common form is used in vitamin supplements or tablets.

  • CAS No:9004-34-6

  • Einecs No:232-674-9

  • HS Code:C12H22O11

  • Routine Packing:25 kg/bag

  • Place of origin:China

  • Port of dispapch:Shanghai,

  • Applications:Microcrystalline cellulose (C6H10O5)n is refined wood pulp. It is a white, free-flowing powder. ( MCCph 101 ,MCC ph102 )
    Emulsifier, stabilizer, anticaking and dispersing agent .

About Microcrystalline cellulose

  1. In the Food Industry
    In the food industry, Microcrystalline cellulose used as a texturizer, an anti-caking agent, a fat substitute, an emulsifier, an extender, and a bulking agent in food production.The most common form is used in vitamin supplements or tablets.

    2.In the pharma Industry
    MCC is often used as adsorbents, suspending agents, diluents and disintegrating agents.
    MCC is widely used in the pharmaceutical preparation, mainly as diluents and adhesives in oral tablets and capsules.
    It can be used for wet granulation as well as direct compression by dry method.
    It has some lubrication and disintegration action so is very useful in tablet preparation.

    3. In Cosmetics
    As an ingredient, MCC can be used in the production of various kinds of cosmetics, skin care and treatment products and detergents.