Cellulose Powder
Powdered cellulose is a white or nearly white, odorless, and tasteless powder available in various particle sizes. It ranges from a free-flowing fine or granular dense powder to a coarse, fluffy, and non-flowing material. Due to its versatility, it is widely used in pharmaceutical, food, and industrial applications as a bulking agent, stabilizer, and texture enhancer. It improves flow properties, compressibility, and uniformity in tablet formulations and serves as a dietary fiber source and controlled-release agent in pharmaceuticals.
Applications:
- Pharmaceutical: Binder, filler, disintegrant, and controlled-release agent in tablets and capsules.
- Nutraceutical: Source of dietary fiber and bulking agent.
- Food: Fat replacer, thickener, anti-caking, and texture enhancer.
- Cosmetic: Absorbent and texture improver in powders and creams.
- Industrial: Filler, thickener, and carrier in paints, adhesives, and coatings.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Description | White or nearly white powder; ranges from free-flowing dense to coarse; non-flowing material. |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in sodium hydroxide (1 in 20); insoluble in water, dilute acids, and most organic solvents. |
| pH Range | 5.0 – 7.5 |
| Assay (Dried) | 97.0% – 102.0% |
| Loss on Drying | Not more than 6.5% |
| Heavy Metals | Not more than 10 ppm |
| Arsenic | Not more than 2 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | Not more than 0.3% |
| Water-Soluble Subst. | Not more than 1.5% |
| Ether-Soluble Subst. | Not more than 0.15% |
| Microbial Limits | Total aerobic count ≤ 1000/g; yeast & mold ≤ 100/g; pathogens (S. aureus, E. coli, P. aeruginosa, Salmonella) absent. |
| Functional Benefits | Acts as a dietary insoluble fiber, emulsifier, stabilizer, thickener, anticaking agent, bulking agent, filler, and extrusion aid. |
| Applications | Suitable for food processing, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial formulations requiring suspension stability and emulsion performance. |
| Packaging Options | 20 kg / 25 kg HDPE or paper bags; 25 kg HDPE or corrugated drums. |
| Container Load | 20 ft: approx. 11,000 kg; 40 ft: approx. 21,000 kg |
FEATURES
Consistent Product Quality
- Adherence to international pharmacopeial standards (USP, Ph. Eur., JP, FCC)
- Tight control over particle size, moisture content, and bulk density
- Batch-to-batch uniformity critical for large-scale production
Application Support & Customization
- Support for product selection based on intended use: tablets, food powders, personal care, etc.
- Customized blends or grades for niche industries
Sustainable & Plant-Based Sourcing
- Derived from wood pulp or plant fibers using eco-friendly processes
- Biodegradable and renewable ingredient
