MICRO CRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (BP.1993) :
  MICRO CRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (BP.1993): Micro Crystalline Cellulose (MCC) is used as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulation. Sigachi is manufacturing and supplying the product as per IP/USP and BP specifications.
 
  Packing
  It is a white powder free from all extraneous matter. The supplies are made normally in 25 kg. Laminated HDPE Bag with liner. The packing can be done as per the customer's requirement. The material is non-hygroscopic and has a shelf life of more than three years. The dispatches can be made in container loads of approximately 13 MT.
 
  End Uses
  Being the best source of natural dietary fibre, MCC is used as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations.
It is also used as non-calorific additive in food items such as beverages, dessert sauces, baked food etc.
 
  Specifications
SPECIFICATION OF MICRO CRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (BP.1993)
CHARACTERISTIC   SPECIFICATION BP-101
A. CHEMICAL    
      Identification   Complies
      PH Value   5.0 - 7.0
      Conductivity, uS MAX.   75
      Organic Volatile Impurities   Absent
      Water soluble Substances % max   0.20
      Ether soluble substances % Max   0.05
      Heavy Metals, PPM Max   10
      Residues on Ignition, % Max   0.10
      Loss on drying, % Max   6.0
 

D. PHYSICAL    
      Bulk Density, gm/cc   --
      Loose   --
      Tap   --
 
      Sieve Analysis, Wt.%    
      Wt.% (+) 60 Mesh   NMT-1
      Wt.% (+) 100 Mesh   --
 
      Wt.% (-) 200 Mesh   NLT-65
 

E. MICROBIAL LIMITS    
      Total Aerobic    
      Count, CFU per gram Max   1000
 
      Total combined Molds & Yeasts    
      Count, CFU per gram Max   100
 
      Escherichia Coli   Absent
      Salmonella species   Absent
      Staphylococcus aureus   Absent
      Pseudomonas aeuginosa   Absent
 
Note:    1.  NMT - Not more than, NLT - Not Less than
            2.  Bulk Density & Sieve Analysis are as per consignee's requirements
 
 
 

Our Product Specifications

USP 23 NF 18      FILTER AID CELLULOSE

 

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