ALFACEL-P Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC), in powder grades, serves as an excellent carrier for the use in the manucacturing of

  • Pharmaceutical products for Human use
  • Bakery, Pista and Low-caloried food products
  • Animal Health Products
 
 
 
 
 

PRODUCT BENEFITS

PRODCUT BENEFITS PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN USE

Its suitability for tableting operations is sown by the number and variety of functions it can perform.

DIRECT COMPRESSION

  • Binder
  • Disintegrant
  • Flow aid
  • Filler

WET GRANULATION

  • Binder
  • Rapid wicking action
  • Permits fast addition of granulation fluid

Although Alfacel -P can be used in all methods of tableting, it is most effectively used in direct compression. When using Alfacel-P only a simple three step procedure of weighing, mixing and compressing is required to prepare a wide variety of tablets. Because of its high chemical purity and low moisture content, improved chemical and colour stability of the tablets can result with the use of Alfacel-P. It is also best suited for preparation of capsules.

 

PBAKERY, PASTA AND LOW-CALORIED FOOD PRODUCTS

In dry form, ALFACEL powder, which resembles flour, can be easily incorporated into foods by blending or homogenization. In baked foods, it has been used for the production of low-calorie cookies like 'Sweet 16 cookies' which contains only 16 calories a piece and are fortified with vitamins. A pasta of ALFACEL in water can be extruded into ribbons & other shapes. In this way low calorie spaghetti, macaroni and other products can be made. It can also be used in making CAKE MIX, WAFFLE MIX, PANCAKE MIX ETC.

ANIMAL HEALTH PRODUCTS

The advantages offered by ALFACEL MCC in the preparation of Pharmaceutical products for human use are equally applicable to the formulation of tablets or boluses for use in animals.

The direct compression of these large tablets and boluses is a definite benefit economically and in process time saved.

 
         
 
SPECIFICATIONS
     
 

 

The product conforms to the standards of USP / NF, BP / EP, JP, IP

US-DMF No. 6821

GRADES & PROPERTIES
ALFACEL GRADES
Type
Typical Particle size
Particle Distribution
 
MCC-101
50 (m)
+ 60 mesh NMT 1.0%
+ 200 mesh NMT 30.0%
 
MCC-102
100 (m)
+ 60 mesh NMT 8.0%
+ 200 mesh NMT 45.0%

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Colour : White
Appearance : Odourless, tasteless & free flowing powder
Chemical Classification : Organic, carbohydrate
Physical Classification : Powder, non-fibrous
Solubility
    in water : Insoluble, dispersible
    dilute alkali : Partially soluble, swells
    dilute acids : Insoluble, resistant
    organic acids : Insoluble, inert

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Heavy metals : NMT .001%
Water soluble substances : NMT 8mg / 5g
Residue on ignition : NMT .05%
pH : 5.5 to 7.0
Starch : Nil
Moisture : NMT 5.0%
Assay : 97 to 102%

MICROBIOLOGICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Total aerobic microbial count /gram : NMT 100         
Total yeast and mold count /gram : NMT 20
IN 10 GMS SAMPLE PRESENCE OF  
  • Escherichia coli
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Salmonella species
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa

: None
: None
: None
: None


TOXICITY

ALFACEL MCC products are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by qualified experts and are in accordance with Food & Drug regulations.


DISCLAIMER

PATENTS
Reliance Cellulose Products Limited does not warrant against infringement of patents of third party by reason of any uses made of the product in combination with other material or in the operation of any process, and purchasers assume all risks of patent infringement by reason of any such uses, combination, or operation.

WARRANTY
Because of the numerous factors affecting results, Reliance Cellulose Products ingredients are sold on the understanding that purchasers will make their own tests to determine suitability of these products for their particular purpose. The several uses suggested by Reliance Cellulose Products limited are presented only to assist our customers in exploring possible applications. All information and data presented are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without the assumption of any liability by Reliance Cellulose Products Limited. The information contained in this pamphlet is intended to be general in nature.

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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