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AllanChem | Microcrystalline Cellulose
- CAS Number
- 9004-34-6
- INCI Name
- Cellulose
- Chemical Name
- Cellulose, Cellulose, Microcrystalline, Cellulose, Cellulose Microcrystalline
AllanChem Microcrystalline Cellulose is a high-quality, free-flowing powder. This product is used as a stabilizer, viscosity modifier, opacifier, bulking agent, and absorbent.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Crystals
- Powder
- Solid
- Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
- Stabilizer
Product families
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
- Fragrances & Perfumes
- Skin Care
Food & Nutrition — Beverage
- Energy Drinks
- Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Food & Nutrition — Food
- Other Food Applications
Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Healthcare & Pharma — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical Processing
Food & Nutrition — Processing & Packaging
- Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Product Families
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
- Emulsifiers & Stabilizers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
- Rheology Modifiers
- Texturizers & Fillers
- Visual Modifiers
Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency
- Stabilizers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- AllanChem
- Functions
Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifier, Stabilizer, Stabilizer, Viscosity Modifier
- Ingredient Name
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Grade
- Pharma Grade
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Personal Care
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Food Ingredients
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- Benefit Claims
- Opacifying
- Viscosity Boosting
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Labeling Claims
- Clean at Sephora
- Credo Clean Standard
- Solvent-free
- Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Application Format
- Spray
- Country Availability
- Mexico
- Food Ingredients Features
- Free Flowing
- High Quality
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Stabilizer
- Certifications and Compliance
- British Pharmacopeia (BP)
- European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.)
- GMP
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
- ISO 9001
- Japan Pharmacopeia (JP)
- National Formulary (NF)
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Flavors
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Absorbent
- Bulking Agent
- Opacifier
- Viscosity Modifier
- Fragrances and Perfume Applications
- Fragrances & Perfumes
Technical data
Table 1 of 4
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Total Viable Aerobic Count | max. 1000 | cfu/g |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Absent | — |
| Escherichia coli | Absent | — |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Absent | — |
| Salmonella | Absent | — |
Table 2 of 4
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 60 Mesh | 8.0 | % |
| 200 Mesh | 245.0 | % |
Table 3 of 4
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| pH | 5 - 7.5 | — |
| Conductivity | max. 75 | uS.cm⁻¹ |
| Water Insoluble Substances | max. 0.25 | % |
| Ether Soluble Substance | max. 0.05 | % |
| Loss on Drying | max. 7.0 | % |
| Residue on Ignition | max. 0.1 | % |
| Bulk Density | 0.27 - 0.33 | g/ml |
| Tapped Bulk Density | 0.45 - 0.65 | g/ml |
| Angle of Ratio | 25 - 30 | — |
| Carr Index | 12 - 16 | — |
| Hausner | 1.12 - 1.18 | — |
| Total Yeast & Mold Count | max. 100 | cfu/g |
Table 4 of 4
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Content | max. 0.5 | ppm |
| Arsenic Content | max. 1 | ppm |
| Mercury Content | max. 1 | ppm |
| Cadmium Content | max. 0.5 | — |
