Coated MCC manufactured by Vijlak Pharma Ltd is an improved product over MCC.

PRODUCT :
Coated MCC is an improvement in terms of its suspension over our earlier grades of Microcrystalline Cellulose in terms of its rheological properties. It is a colloidal form of Microcrystalline Cellulose, which has been blended with NaCMC and dried.

The CMC serves as a protective colloid and also aids in dispersion of the product. Coated MCC disperses easily in water to form a colloidal solution or white opaque gel depending on the concentration.

PRODUCT APPLICATIONS :

1. Foam Stabilizer As in Aerosol Foams. 2. Body Agent, Stiffner, Opacifier As in pharmaceutical and Cosmetic creams, vaginal Gels 3. Emulsifier As a pharmaceutical and Cosmetic lotions and creams.

ADVANTAGES OF USING CMC COATED MCC
1. Used mainly for suspensions and emulsions required high shear mixing & low shear mixing.
2. Suspension Viscosity stable over a pH range of 4 – 11
3. Sterilization at High Temperatures will not alert the Physical Properties
4. Compatible with many Hydrocolloids.

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF CMC Coated MCC

Composition : 89 Parts Microcrystalline Cellulose 11 Parts Sodium CMC

Characteristics 501 581 591 Physical Form White Water Dispersible Powder  - do -  - do - Solubility Insoluble in water and organic solvents Disperses in water to form colloidal sols and gels.  - do -  - do - Particle Size < 0.1 % on 60 mesh screen < 35 % on 325 mesh screen Average Particle Size 28 microns - do - - do - - do - - do - - do - - do - Ash Content, Max 2.5 % 2.5 % 2.5 % Heavy Metals < 10 ppm < 10 ppm < 10 ppm pH 6 to 8 6 to 8  6 to 8 Moisture Content < 6.0 % < 6.0 % < 6.0 % NaCMC % 8.5 ±2.1 11.1 ±2.7 11.1 ±2.7 Viscosity, cps1.2% Solution       - 120 ±48 65 ±25 Viscosity, cps 2.1% Solution 120 ±48         - - Packing 25 Kilos Net Weight HDPE Polylined Sacks with extra liner inside - do - - do - Storage Dry place - do - - do -