Microcrystalline cellulose

Microcrystalline cellulose is purified, partially depolymerized cellulose, a white, odorless, tasteless crystalline powder consisting of porous particles. In total plant fibers, it accounts for about 70 percent, and the remaining 30 percent is amorphous. Widely used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and other industries, different particle size and water content have different characteristics and application range.

Microcrystalline cellulose is commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry as an adsorbent, suspension additive, diluent, disintegrant, and is also widely used in pharmaceuticals, mainly in oral tablets and capsules, as a diluent and binder. It can not only be used for wet granulation, but also for dry direct tablet compression, and it has a certain lubricity and disintegration effect, which is very useful in tablet making. Due to the presence of hydrogen bonds between microcrystalline cellulose molecules, hydrogen bonds bond under pressure, so it compresses well and is often used as a binder. This product can also be used as an anticoagulant, emulsifier, dispersant, binder, press tablet and fabric improver. It can also be used as a heat stabilizer and quick-drying media. It can also be used as dietary fiber in specialty foods such as low-calorie and low-fat foods. In the clothing industry, it has three effects: whitening, softening fabrics, removing dirt particles, and it is effective on cellulosic fibers such as cotton and cotton blends.