Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: DIV-074F
Date: 01/02/2024
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
CAS Nº
9004-34-6
EC/EINECS Nº
232-674-9
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| CHEMICAL NAME (IUPAC) | (6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(3S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxane-3,4,5-triol |
| MOLECULAR FORMULA | (where n is in the range 100-300) |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | ± 36 000 g/ml |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Asia |
| FOOD ADDITIVE Nº | E 460 (i) |
| ORIGIN | Vegetal (wood pulpe) |
| CATEGORY | Technological additives |
| CODE | 1 E 460 |
| SPECIES or CATEGORIES of ANIMAL | All animal species |
| APPEARANCE | Fine or granular white or almost white powder. It consists of non-fibrous particles that flow freely. |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| IDENTIFICACIÓN / IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Volet-blue color | Complies | EP |
| Polymerisation is <350 | Complies | EP |
| IR | Complies | EP |
| LOSS ON DRYING | ≤7.0% | USP |
| SULPHATED ASHEES | ≤0.10% | EP |
| PARTICLE SIZE | >45% through 200 mesh | Internal method |
| BULK DENSITY | 0.28 – 0.34 g/ml | EP |
| CONDUCTIVITY | <75µS/cm | EP |
| WATER SOLUBLE SUBSTANCE | <0.24% | EP |
| ETHER SOLUBLE SUBSTANCE | <0.05% | EP |
| pH | 5.0 – 7.5 | EP |
| CARBOXYL GROUP | <1% | EP |
| COLOUR REACTION | A red colour produced with the solution of catechol in phosphoric acdi on heating. | Internal method |
| SOLUBILITY | Practically insoluble in a solution of sodium hydroxide (1 in 20), insoluble in water, diluted acids and most organic solvents. | Internal method |
| ASSAY | 97-102% | Internal method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| HEAVY METALS | ≤10 ppm | EP |
| ARSENIC | ≤1 ppm | EP |
| LEAD | ≤2 ppm | EP |
| CADMIUM | ≤1 ppm | EP |
| MERCURY | ≤1 ppm | EP |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | ≤1 000 ufc/g | EP |
| YEASTS AND MOULD | ≤100 ufc/g | EP |
| E. COLI | Absence/g | EP |
| STAPHYLOCCUS AUREUS | Absence/g | EP |
| PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA | Absence/g | EP |
| SALMONELLA | Absence/10g | EP |
Other informations
Use: Additives for animal feed.
Product according to the Reg. (EC) Nº 1831/2003.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 1829/2003 & Nº 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 999/2001.
Free Contaminants product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 2023/915.
Free Pesticides product conforms to the Reg. (CE) Nº 396/2005.
Nanomaterials Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Residual Solvents Free product conforms to the Dir. (EU) Nº 2009/32.
Producto NO ha sido Irradiado according to the Dir. (EU) 1999/3CE.
Dopants Substances Free product conforms to the WADA List.
STORAGE: Store in tightly closed containers, in a cool, dark place, away from light, humidity and heat sources.
Shelf life: 5 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, USP and EP. Eur.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product according to the Reg. (EC) Nº 1831/2003.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 1829/2003 & Nº 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 999/2001.
Free Contaminants product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 2023/915.
Free Pesticides product conforms to the Reg. (CE) Nº 396/2005.
Nanomaterials Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Residual Solvents Free product conforms to the Dir. (EU) Nº 2009/32.
Producto NO ha sido Irradiado according to the Dir. (EU) 1999/3CE.
Dopants Substances Free product conforms to the WADA List.
STORAGE: Store in tightly closed containers, in a cool, dark place, away from light, humidity and heat sources.
Shelf life: 5 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, USP and EP. Eur.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
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