Microcrystalline cellulose (9004-34-6), for the FOOD AND NUTRA. Product analyzed in our laboratory in Spain. Available from 1 kg in powder format.
Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: DIV-074
Review: 4
Date: 01/09/2025
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
CAS Nº
9004-34-6
EC/EINECS Nº
232-674-9
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| MOLECULAR FORMULA | (n = 100-300) |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | ±36 000 g/mol |
| FOOD ADDITIVE Nº | E 460i |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Asia |
| ORIGEN | Vegetal (wood pulp) |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| APPEARANCE | A white or almost white, fine, crystalline, or granular, slightly hygroscopic powder having fluidity. | Visual |
| ODOUR | Characteristic | Olfactory |
| TASTE | Characteristic | Gustatory |
| IDENTIFICATION: A, B,C | Pass | Ph. Eur. – USP |
| pH | 5.5 – 7.5 | Internal Method |
| CONDUCTIVITY | ≤75 µS/cm | Internal Method |
| ETHER SOLUBLE SUBSTANCES | ≤0.05% | Internal Method |
| WATER SOLUBLE SUBSTANCES | ≤0.20% | Internal Method |
| STARCH & DEXTRINS | Pass | Internal Method |
| ORGANIC IMPURITIES | Pass | Internal Method |
| LOSS on DRYING | ≤6.0% | Internal Method |
| RESIDUE on IGNITION | ≤0.05% | Internal Method |
| CARBOXYL GROUPS | ≤1.0% | Reg. (EC) No 231/2012 |
| BULK DENSITY | 0.26 – 0.33 g/ml | Internal Method |
| PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION | ||
| PARTICLE SIZE <75 µm | ≤55.0% | Internal Method |
| PARTICLE SIZE <250 µm | ≥92.0% | Internal Method |
| SOLUBILITY | Practically insoluble in water, acetone, anhydrous ethanol, toluene, diethyl ether, dilute acids and in 50 g/l solution of Sodium Hydroxide | Internal Method |
| ASSAY | 97.0 – 102.0% | Internal Method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| HEAVY METALS | ≤10 ppm | Internal Method |
| ARSENIC | ≤2 ppm | Internal Method |
| LEAD | ≤2 ppm | Internal Method |
| CADMIUM | ≤1 ppm | Reg. (EC) No 231/2012 |
| MERCURY | ≤1 ppm | Reg. (EC) No 231/2012 |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL AEROBIC | ≤1 000 ufc/g | Pharmacopeia Harmonized |
| MOULD & YEAST | ≤100 ufc/g | Pharmacopeia Harmonized |
| E. COLI | Not detected/10g | Pharmacopeia Harmonized |
| S. AUREUS | Not detected/10g | Pharmacopeia Harmonized |
| P. AERUGINOSA | Not detected/10g | Pharmacopeia Harmonized |
| SALMONELLA | Not detected/10g | Ph. Eur. – USP |
| ENTEROBACTERIACEAE | Not detected/g | Pharmacopeia Harmonized |
Other informations
Use: Food conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 178/2002.
Product is suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Product with Kosher and Halal Certificate.
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 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) No 1999/2/CE.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
Doping Substances Free Product (WADA list).
STORAGE: Keep in original, un-opened packing in ambient conditions, protected from humidity and away from strongly odorous materials.
Shelf life: 4 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, USP, FCC, EP, y Reg. (EU) No 231/2012.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
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 is suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Product with Kosher and Halal Certificate.
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 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) No 1999/2/CE.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
Doping Substances Free Product (WADA list).
STORAGE: Keep in original, un-opened packing in ambient conditions, protected from humidity and away from strongly odorous materials.
Shelf life: 4 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, USP, FCC, EP, y Reg. (EU) No 231/2012.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
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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