Description

Cellulose Pab is a high-purity, modified cellulose polymer widely utilized as a versatile excipient and functional additive. Its consistent quality and performance are critical for ensuring product stability and efficacy in demanding formulations. This material is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable raw materials for controlled-release systems, tablet binding, and viscosity modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a binder, disintegrant, and controlled-release matrix in tablet and capsule formulations.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Serves as a stabilizer and carrier agent in vitamin and mineral supplements.
• Food Industry: Functions as a thickener, stabilizer, and dietary fiber source in various food products.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Employed as a viscosity modifier and suspension agent in lotions, creams, and pastes.
• Industrial Applications: Acts as a binder in ceramics, a thickener in adhesives, and a film-forming agent in coatings.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or model compound in biochemical and material science studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cellulose Pab
CAS No.	9032-51-3
Molecular Formula	(C6H10O5)n
Molecular Weight	Polymer (Variable)
Synonyms	Microcrystalline Cellulose; Cellulose Gel; Avicel® PH; MCC; Cellulose, microcrystalline; Powdered Cellulose; E460(i); Hydrolyzed Cellulose
EINECS	232-674-9

Quality Control

Our Cellulose Pab is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with major pharmacopeial standards. Each lot is tested against rigorous specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting compliance with relevant standards such as USP-NF, Ph. Eur., and FCC are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or almost white, fine or granular powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
pH (10% suspension)	5.0 - 7.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 7.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Microbial Limits	Meets Ph. Eur./USP requirements
Particle Size Distribution	As per grade requirement

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.