AMCELL®

microcrystalline cellulose

At Amster Microcell, we pride ourselves on producing superior Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) powder, a versatile excipient used widely in the pharmaceutical industry. Our MCC powder is derived from high-quality cellulose sources, ensuring exceptional purity and performance. With excellent binding properties and a high degree of compressibility, our MCC powder is ideal for tablet formulation, providing optimal tablet hardness and uniformity.

Our commitment to quality is reflected in our state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and rigorous quality control measures. Utilizing advanced technology and stringent testing, we ensure that each batch of MCC powder meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. Our product is not only reliable but also customizable to meet specific customer requirements, making Amster Microcell a trusted partner for pharmaceutical companies worldwide.

Advantages of Spray Drying for MCCP

Consistent Quality & Flowability

Spray drying produces MCCP with uniform particle size and spherical shape, enhancing flow properties. This results in easier handling and processing during tablet manufacturing, ensuring reliable and repeatable tablet properties. The consistency in particle morphology contributes to optimal compaction and dissolution profiles.

Superior Compressibility & Homogeneity

The spray drying process enhances MCCP compressibility, allowing for robust tablets with excellent hardness and low friability. It also ensures homogeneous particle distribution, leading to consistent product performance. This uniformity in particle characteristics supports predictable and efficient tablet production.

Precise Moisture Control & Scalability

Spray drying allows precise control over moisture content, ensuring product stability and preventing moisture-related issues. Additionally, the process is highly scalable and reproducible, guaranteeing consistent quality across large production batches. This scalability ensures that production can meet varying market demands without compromising quality.

Gear
hobbin

Hobbing is a versatile machining process used to cut gear features on both metal and non-metal parts. By employing a cutting tool called a hob, gear teeth (or splines) are incrementally formed into a cylindrical workpiece. Hobbing enables the creation of a wide range of gear shapes and sizes, including spur gears, worm gears, and bevel gears.

Specifications

APPEARANCE

Fine or granular, white or almost white powder. White or almost white fine or granular slightly hygroscopic powder. consists of free-flowing, non-fibrous particles. Odorless, tasteless.
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Solubility
BP / EP

Practically Insoluble in water, in Acetone, in Anhydrous ethanol, in Toluene, in dilute acids and in a 50g/L solution of sodium hydroxide.
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pH
BP / EP / USP / IP

pH of the supernatant solution should lie between 5.0 to 7.5.
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LOSS ON DRYING
BP / EP / USP / IP

Practically Insoluble in water, in Acetone, in Anhydrous ethanol, in Toluene, in dilute acids and in a 50g/L solution of sodium hydroxide.
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CONDUCTIVITY
BP / EP / USP

The conductivity of the supernatant solution should not exceed 75 µS per cm.
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HEAVY METALS
IP

Not More than 10 ppm.
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IDENTIFICATION A
BP / EP / USP

IR Spectroscopy Disregard any band between 800 cm-1 and 825 cm-1 or between 950 cm-1 and 1000 cm-1
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IDENTIFICATION b
BP / EP / USP

Iodinated Zinc Chloride Solution: The substance takes violet blue color
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IDENTIFICATION C
BP / EP / USP

The degree of polymerization is not greater than 350.
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Grade of MCC Bulk density g/ml Loss on drying Sieve Analysis (% Retention) Technical Unavoidable particles (TUP)
AMCELL 101
0.26 - 0.34
7.0 % MAX
60 mesh < 1.0%

200 mesh < 30.0%
NMT 08 Nos/600 cm2
AMCELL 102
0.27 - 0.34
7.0 % MAX
60 mesh < 8.0%

200 mesh > 45.0%
NMT 08 Nos/600 cm2
AMCELL 105
0.20 - 0.30
7.0 % MAX
60 mesh < 0.1%

400 mesh < 10.0%
NMT 08 Nos/600 cm2
AMCELL 112
0.28 - 0.36
1.5 % MAX
60 mesh < 8.0%

200 mesh > 45.0%
NMT 08 Nos/600 cm2
AMCELL 200
0.31 - 0.39
7.0 % MAX
60 mesh > 10.0%

100 mesh > 50.0%
NMT 08 Nos/600 cm2
AMCELL 101 PLUS
0.27 – 0.31
7.0 % MAX
60 mesh < 1.0%

200 mesh < 30.0%
NMT 08 Nos/600 cm2
AMCELL 102 PLUS
0.28 – 0.34
7.0 % MAX
60 mesh < 8.0%

200 mesh > 45.0%
NMT 08 Nos/600 cm2

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