Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) CAS 9004-34-6 | Pharmaceutical & Food Grade

Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) Product Introduction

Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC, CAS 9004-34-6) is a white crystalline powder or granules made from natural cellulose through acid hydrolysis, purification, and drying. It exhibits high chemical inertness, good dispersibility, excellent flowability, and compression moldability, making it widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, and industrial sectors.

In the pharmaceutical industry, microcrystalline cellulose is an ideal tablet filler, disintegrant, and diluent; in the food industry, it can be used as a dietary fiber supplement, thickener, and anti-caking agent; and in cosmetics, it serves as a stabilizer and adsorbent.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Property	Specification
Product Name	Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC)
CAS Number	9004-34-6
Molecular Formula	(C6H10O5)n
Appearance	White, odorless, tasteless crystalline powder
Particle Size	20 – 200 μm (customizable)
Bulk Density	0.26 – 0.31 g/cm³
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
pH (10% suspension)	5.0 – 7.5
Solubility	Insoluble in water and most organic solvents
Purity (α-cellulose)	≥ 99%
Shelf Life	24 months

Product Applications

Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as a tablet and capsule filler and disintegrant to improve tablet hardness and disintegration performance

Food Industry: Used as a dietary fiber, emulsion stabilizer, thickener, and anti-caking agent

Cosmetics: Used to improve texture and stability in products such as facial masks, pressed powder, and toothpaste

Industrial Uses: Used as a coating thickener, plastic reinforcing filler, and rubber reinforcing agent

Product Advantages

High purity (α-cellulose ≥99%), strong chemical inertness

Customizable particle size to suit different application requirements

Excellent flowability and compression molding properties

Meets USP, EP, JP, and other pharmacopoeia quality standards

Factory-direct supply, significant price advantage

Company Advantages

15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical and food additive exporting

ISO9001, ISO22000, HALAL, and KOSHER certifications

Exporting to over 50 countries with stable and reliable service

Providing complete documentation, including COA, MSDS, and TDS

Year-round stock and fast delivery

Packaging and Storage

Packaging: 25kg paper bag or paper drum (lined with PE bag)

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, sealed tightly

Shelf Life: 24 months

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