Microcrystalline cellulose, 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-074-1
Date: 01/11/2025
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Asia |
| FOOD ADDITIVE Nº | E 460 (i) |
| ORIGIN | Vegetal (wood pulpe) |
| APPEARANCE | A white or almost white, fine, crystalline, or granular, slightly hygroscopic powder having fluidity and odorless. |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| IDENTIFICATION | ||
| A | Pass | USP – Ph. Eur. |
| B | Pass | USP – Ph. Eur. |
| C | ≤350 | USP – Ph. Eur. |
| ASSAY | 97.0 – 102.0% | Internal Method |
| LOSS ON DRYING | ≤6.0% | Internal Method |
| RESIDUE ON IGNITION | ≤0.05% | Internal Method |
| CARBOXYL GROUP | ≤1.0% | Reg. (EC) No 231/2012 |
| BULK DENSITY | 0.26 – 0.33 g/ml | EP |
| PARTICLE SIZE | ||
| <75 µm | ≥60.0% | Internal Method |
| <250 µm | ≥99.0% | Internal Method |
| CONDUCTIVITY | ≤75 µS/cm | EP |
| WATER SOLUBLE SUBSTANCE | ≤0.20% | EP |
| ETHER SOLUBLE SUBSTANCE | ≤0.05% | EP |
| pH | 5.5 – 7.5 | EP |
| STARCH and DEXTRINS | Pass | Internal Method |
| ORGANIC IMPURITIES | Pass | Internal Method |
| SOLUBILITY in AMMONIACAL COPPER TETRAMINE | Pass | Internal Method |
| SOLUBILITY | Practically insoluble in water, acetone, anhydrous ethanol, toluene, diethyl ether, dilute acids and in a 50 g/l solution of Sodium hydroxide. | Internal Method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| HEAVY METALS | ≤10 ppm | Reg. (EC) No 231/2012 |
| ARSENIC | ≤0.1 ppm | Reg. (EC) No 231/2012 |
| LEAD | ≤0.1 ppm | Reg. (EC) No 231/2012 |
| CADMIUM | ≤0.1 ppm | Reg. (EC) No 231/2012 |
| MERCURY | ≤0.1 ppm | Reg. (EC) No 231/2012 |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | ≤1 000 ufc/g | EP |
| YEASTS AND MOULD | ≤100 ufc/g | EP |
| ENTEROBACTERIACEAE | Negative/g | EP |
| SHIGELLA spp | Negative/10g | EP |
| E. COLI | Negative/10g | EP |
| STAPHYLOCCUS AUREUS | Negative/10g | EP |
| PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA | Negative/10g | EP |
| SALMONELLA spp | Negative/10g | EP |
Other informations
USE: Food Additive.
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, FCC, JEFCA, USP, EP and Reg. (EC) 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
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, FCC, JEFCA, USP, EP and Reg. (EC) 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 characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
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