Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC), CAS No. 9004-34-6, is a highly purified, partially depolymerized cellulose excipient valued for its excellent compressibility, binding capacity, flow properties and stability. It is extensively used in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations as a diluent, filler and binder, particularly in direct-compression tablet manufacturing. MCC is also utilized in food, cosmetic and specialty industrial applications as a bulking agent, stabilizer, texturizer and functional cellulose ingredient. Swasti Exports can supply MCC in different grades and particle-size specifications according to application and customer requirements.
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Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) is a purified, partially depolymerized form of cellulose obtained from highly purified wood pulp or other suitable cellulose sources. It is a widely used pharmaceutical excipient, binder, diluent, anti-caking agent, stabilizer and texturizer.
Cellulose consists of crystalline and amorphous regions. During controlled processing, much of the amorphous portion is removed or reduced, leaving small crystalline cellulose particles.
This gives MCC useful properties such as:
- Excellent compressibility
- Good binding capacity
- High surface area
- Good flow characteristics
- Low chemical reactivity
- Moisture-absorbing capability
- Good tablet-forming properties
MCC is one of the most important pharmaceutical excipients and is commonly used as:
Tablet Diluent/Filler
Adds bulk to tablets when the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is present at a low concentration.
Tablet Binder
Helps pharmaceutical powders stick together during compression.
Direct Compression Excipient
Its excellent compressibility makes it particularly valuable for direct-compression tablet manufacturing.
Disintegrant Support
Certain MCC grades can assist tablet breakup by promoting liquid penetration and swelling/recovery mechanisms.
4. Food Applications
Food-grade MCC can function as:
- Bulking agent
- Anti-caking agent
- Stabilizer
- Texturizer
- Fat-replacement aid
- Fiber ingredient
- Suspension stabilizer
It is used in selected applications involving processed foods, dairy products, beverages, sauces and nutritional products, depending on regulatory approval and grade.
5. Other Applications
Nutraceuticals
- Tablets
- Capsules
- Dietary supplements
- Herbal formulations
Cosmetics
- Powder formulations
- Absorbent
- Texture modifier
- Stabilizer
Industrial
- Carrier materials
- Coatings
- Specialty formulations
- Composite materials
Common commercial designations include:
- MCC PH 101 – fine/standard grade, widely used as a pharmaceutical filler/binder
- MCC PH 102 – larger particle size and generally improved flow
- MCC PH 103 – low-moisture grade
- MCC PH 105 – very fine particle-size grade
- MCC PH 200 – coarse grade with good flow properties
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