Microcrystalline Cellulose & Carboxymethyl Cellulose Sodium IP/USP

MICCEL – CMC

Solution for Suspensions, Lotions and Creams

1. Suspension : As suspending agent for readily constitutable suspension Absence of sedimentation in some of formulation.

1. Lotion : As oil/water emulsifier for lotions and creams

1. Creams : Emulsion Stabilizer and thickener with opacifier for creams and gels.

MICCEL CMC is the mixture of microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose Sodium various ratio depend on application.

Sr. no.	Test	Specification
1	Description	Tasteless, odoriess, white, coarse to fine powder.
	Solubility	Swells in water, producing, when dispersed, a white, opaque dis or gel Insoluble in organic solvents and in dilute acids.
2	Identification
	Test-A	A white opaque, dispersion is produced that does not settle on Standing.
	Test-B	Each drop forms a white, opaque globule that does not disperse standing
	Test-C	No blue or purplish blue color produced.
3	Assay, % CMC sodium	Refer chart
4	Impurities
	Residue on ignition%	NMT 5.0
	Heavy Metals, pg/g	NMT 10
5	Specific Test
	Viscosity-Rotational Method, % of that stated on the label, In Cps	60.0-140.0
	pH	6.0-8.0
	Loss on drying, %	NMT 8.0

Grade wise in House Specification

Test	MICCEL CMC – 501	MICCEL CMC – 581	MICCEL CMC – 591	– 591 MICCEL CMC – 611
Viscosity ,cps(by Labman Viscometer, Model – LMDV 200L, Spindle no. 2)	Between 70 and 170 (2.1% Solid)	Between 70 and 170 (2.1% Solid)	Between 40 and 95 (1.2% Solid)	Between 50 and120 (2.6% Solid)
Assay, % (NLT 75% and NMT 125% of the labeled amount of Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Calculated on dried basis)	7.1 to 11.9	8.3 to 13.8	8.3 to 13.8	11.3 to 18.8
Retention on 60 # (%)	NMT 0.1	NMT 0.1	NMT 0.1	NMT 0.1
Retention on 200 # (%)	NMT 40	NMT 35
Retention on 325 # (%)			NMT 45	NMT 50

Packaging Details

Available Packaging Type

Type	Size
HDPE/Paper bags	25Kg
Fiberboard/HDPE	25Kg

*Our standard packaging in 25 Kg bags. We can also customize packaging as per customers request at additional cos

Container	Palletized	Non-Palletized
20 Ft. (Approx Wt.)	10,000 Kg	11,000 Kg
40 Ft. (Approx Wt.)	20,000 Kg	25,000 Kg

Unique Features of Microcrystalline Cellulose & Carboxymethyl Cellulose Sodium IP/USP

- Angle of Repose

- Customized Bulk Density

- Excellent Flowability

- Better Compressibility

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the combination of Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) and Carboxymethyl Cellulose Sodium (CMC) IP/USP commonly used in pharmaceutical formulations?

Blend of MCC and CMC is commonly used in pharmaceutical formulations as suspensions, lotions and creams as emulsifier or thickener in gels.

How do MCC & Carboxymethyl Cellulose Sodium IP/USP blends contribute to formulation stability and shelf life?

It contributes to formulation stability by its suspension and emulsifying propertyies and has shelf life of 5 years from manufacturing date.

Can Ankit Pulps and Boards create custom MCC & CMC blends for unique formulation needs?

Yes, our proficient technical team is capable of meeting your customization needs.

How do MCC & Carboxymethyl Cellulose Sodium IP/USP blends improve the patient experience with orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs)?

The MCC and CMC blends improve the patient experience by formulating oral disintegrating tablets which disintegrates rapidly.

Can you explain how Ankit Pulps and Boards ensures the quality of its MCC & CMC blends for IP/USP compliance?

Ankit Pulps and Boards ensure our quality as we are having entirely automated facility, thereby adhering finished product quality.