MCC

Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is a purified, partially depolymerized cellulose derived from plant pulp, treated with mineral acids. It’s widely used in the pharmaceutical industry as excipient for its compressibility, particularly in tablet forms. MCC also serves as an anti-caking agent, stabilizer, and texture modifier in processed foods. It’s a safe, white, free-flowing powder.

MCC Based Products

Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is crucial in pharmaceuticals as an excipient to improve drug formulation properties, serving as a binder, disintegrant, and filler in tablets. It maintains tablet integrity and ensures rapid disintegration upon contact with moisture. Additionally, MCC acts as a stabilizer in emulsions and suspensions in pharmaceuticals and as a texturizer and anti-caking agent in the food industry.

MCC Properties

Bulk density 0.35 g/mL Inorganic Matter ≤ 0.1 %
Particle size 25-250 µm Heavy metals ≤ 0.001 %
pH 7.2 Conductivity ≤ 75 µS/cm
Crystallinity ~90 % Loss on Drying ≤ 7 %
Degree of Polymerization ≤ 400 Thermal Stability 380-390 °C