Microcrystalline Cellulose : VIVAPUR® - HEWETEN®
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JRS Pharma is one of the largest manufacturers of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) in the world (7 manufacturing sites in 5 countries). The core of our knowledge stems from 25 years of proven in-house developed JRS MCC production processes. That gives us the 100% control and excellence of the process, the product and a consistent quality.
MCC is purified, partially depolymerized cellulose obtained by processing alpha cellulose, obtained from wood pulp. MCC is bio-based, biodegradable according to OECD biodegradability standards, no additives, no GMOs, no VOCs etc...
JRS offers several brands of MCC: EMCOCEL®, VIVAPUR®, HEWETEN®. Different particle size distributions, density and residual moisture are available depending on customer requirements.
MCC is used in the following industries:
Pharmaceutical: as an universal binder for tablets and optimization of disintegration properties.
Food: as an ingredient in instant sauces, soups, spices, dietary fiber drinks; as an anti-caking agent in shredded cheese; as free-flowing agent; as a direct tableting agent for food supplements.
Home Care: as a compression agent and aid in disintegrating laundry, dishwashing, bleach, fabric softener tablets...
Personal Care: as an exfoliant or balling agent, as a sensory powder in skincare and makeup (biobased alternative to PMMA, nylon), as a wrinkle filler, as a compression agent in solid cosmetics, as a volumizing agent in hair...
Other applications: filtration, laminate, coatings, etc.
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