Name: | Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) |
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ITEM STANDARD MCC PH101; 102
Appearance A fine white or almost white odorless powder
Particle size 98% pass 120 mesh
Assay (as α- cellulose, dry basis) >=97%
Water-soluble matter =< 0.24%
Sulphated ash =< 0.5%
pH (10% solution) 5.0- 7.5
Loss on drying =< 7%
Starch Negative
Carboxyl groups =< 1%
Lead =< 5 mg/ kg
Arsenic =< 3 mg/ kg
Mercury =< 1 mg/ kg
Cadmium =< 1 mg/ kg
Heavy metals (as Pb) =< 10 mg/ kg
Total plate count =< 1000 cfu/g
Yeast and mould =< 100 cfu/g
E. coli/ 5g Negative
Salmonella/ 10g Negative