Microcrystalline Cellulose 102

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Product Specifications

DFI-710701DFI-190679DFI-025000

DFI-710701

Description
CAS No.: 9004-34-6
Colour: A red colour is produced
Country of origin: India
Description: A fine white or almost white odourless powder
Formula: (C6H10O5)n
Molecular weight: (162.06)n
Packaging: 25kg
Shelf life: 60 months
Storage: Store in well closed container in a dry place away from excessive heat and moisture
Specifications
Arsenic: Max: 0.1mg/kg, ppm
Assay: 97 to 102%
Cadmium: Max: 0.1mg/kg, ppm
Carboxyl group: Max: 1%
Conductivity: Max: 75uS/cm
Ether soluble substances: Max: 0.05%
Identification A: Should comply
Identification B: Violet-blue colour should be produced
Identification C: The degree of polymerization is not greater than 350
Lead: Max: 0.1mg/kg, ppm
Loss on drying: Max: 7%
Mercury: Max: 0.1mg/kg, ppm
pH: 5 to 7.5
Plant: Wood pulp
Solubility: Insoluble in water, acetone, ethanol and dilute mineral acids. Practically insoluble or insoluble in sodium hydroxide solution ( concentration:50g NaOH/L)
Solubility: Should dissolve completely, leaving no residue
Starch: No purplish to blue or blue colour should be produced
Sulphated ash: Max: 0.5%
Test for: The solids settle and a supernatant liquid appears
Water soluble substances: Max: 0.24%
Microbiological
Escherichia Coli: Absent
Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Absent
Salmonella: Absent
Staphylococcus aureus: Absent
Total aerobic microbial count: Max: 1000cfu/g
Yeasts & Moulds: Max: 100cfu/g
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Published Date: 2026-04-07 12:16:43
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DFI-190679

Description
Country of origin: India
Description: White or almost white, fine or granular, odourless powder
Packaging: 25kg Bags Inner Bag: Single LDPE liner Outer Bag: Single HDPE woven sack
Shelf life: 60 months
Storage: Store away from excessive heat and ignition source. Protect from moisture, store in dry place preferably indoors at ambient temperature.Keep containers tightly closed when not in use
Specifications
Arsenic: Max: 0.1ppm, mg/kg
Assay: 97 to 102%
Black Particles: Max 25/50 g
Bulk Density: 0.26 to 0.33g/mL
Cadmium: Max: 0.1ppm, mg/kg
Carboxyl group: Max: 1%
Conductivity: Max: 75µS/cm
Ether soluble substances: Max: 0.05%
Heavy metals: Max: 10ppm, mg/kg
Identification A: A red colour is produced
Identification A: IR scan complies with spectrum of reference substance
Identification B: A white, opaque, bubble free dispersion is obtained that does not produce a supernatant liquid
Identification B: Substance take violet blue colour
Identification B: A blue purple colour is produced
Identification C: Max: 350
Lead: Max: 0.1ppm, mg/kg
Loss on drying: Max: 6%
Mercury: Max: 0.1ppm, mg/kg
Organic impurities: No red colour is produced
Particle Size Distribution: Max: 10%
pH: 5 to 7.5
Residue on ignition: Max: 0.05%
Retention: Min: 45%
Retention: Max: 8%
Solubility: Practically insoluble in water, in acetone, in anhydrous ethanol, in toluene, in dilute acid and in 50 g/L solution of sodium hydroxide
Solubility in ammonical copper tetramine: Soluble
Starch: No blue or brownish red colour is produced
Water soluble substances: Max: 0.2%
Microbiological
Enterobacteriaceae: Absent in 10g
Escherichia Coli: Absent in 10g
Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Absent in 10g
Salmonella: Absent in 10g
Shigella: Absent in 10g
Staphylococcus aureus: Absent in 10g
Total aerobic microbial count: Max: 1000cfu/g
Yeasts & Moulds: Max: 100cfu/g
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Published Date: 2026-03-11 10:07:48
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DFI-025000

Description
Colour: Have to correspond
Country of origin: India
Description: White or almost white powder
Packaging: 25kg carton
Particle size: Min: 140µ
Particle size: 70 to 100µ
Particle size: Max: 45µ
Shelf life: 60 months
Storage: Preserve in tight containers
Specifications
Arsenic: Max: 0.1mg/kg, ppm
Assay: 97 to 102%
Bulk Density: 0.26 to 0.34g/ml
Cadmium: Max: 0.1mg/kg, ppm
Carboxyl group: Max: 1%
Conductivity: Max: 75µS.cm-1
Ether soluble substances: Max: 0.05%
Heavy metals: Max: 10ppm, mg/kg
Infrared Absorption: Have to correspond
Lead: Max: 0.1mg/kg, ppm
Loss on drying: Max: 7%
Mercury: Max: 0.1mg/kg, ppm
pH: 5 to 7.5
Residue on ignition: Max: 0.1%
Sieve Analysis: Min: 45%
Sieve Analysis: Max: 8%
Solubility: Practically insoluble in water
Solubility: Have to correspond
Starch: Not detectable
Test for: Have to correspond
Water soluble substances: Max: 0.24%
Microbiological
Escherichia Coli: Absent
Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Absent
Salmonella: Absent
Staphylococcus aureus: Absent
Total Viable Count: Max: 1000cfu/g
Yeasts & Moulds: Max: 100cfu/g
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Published Date: 2026-06-11 11:34:50
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