RAW MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Common Name:

Microcrystalline Cellulose  PH 2000

Analytical Requirements

Method

Limits

Physical Tests

Identification

Comparable to standard

Color

White to cream powder

Odor

Odorless

Appearance/Texture

Free flowing fine powder

Chemical Tests

Assay

99%

pH

6.00 - 8.0

Viscosity, cps, 2.6% solids

50-118

Loss on Drying (105°C for 3 hrs)

< 6.0%

Residue on Ignition

< 5.0%

Heavy Metals (as Pb)

< 10 ppm

Lead (pH)

<0.5 ppm

Arsenic

<0.5 ppm

Cadmium

<0.5 ppm

Mercury

<0.5 ppm

Microbial Limits

     Total Plate Count

< 3000/g

     Yeast & Molds

< 100/g

Salmonella

Negative

S.aureus

Negative

     E. Coli

Negative

Container Size:

Shelf Life and Storage Conditions:

Store in a cool, dry place, in a sealed container with 2 years from date of manufacture.