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LUCTOCEL®

Luctocel® is a Sodium salt of Carboxymethyl ether of cellulose, which is anionic in nature. Luctocel can be used as thickener, binder, emulsifier, stabilizer and colloidal suspending agent in food & personal care systems and as a binder, thickener, stabilizer or film forming and tableting excipient in pharmaceutical systems.

Brand: LUCTOCEL (1 products)

Ingredient Name: Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose

Functions: Binder, Emulsifier, Film Former, Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Dosage Form: Tablets

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose
Food Ingredients Functions
Binder,
Emulsifier,
Stabilizer,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Binder,
Film Former,
Stabilizer,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Ingredients
Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose
Food Additive Number
E 466, INS 466
Technologies
Food Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
Binders & Disintegrants,
Emulsifiers & Stabilizers,
Formulation & Processing Aids,
Pharmaceutical Coatings
Food Ingredients — Functional Additives
Binders & Disintegrants
Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency
Emulsifiers,
Stabilizers,
Starches & Thickeners

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Halal,
Kosher
Food Ingredients Features
Improved viscosity,
Neutral Taste,
Odorless,
Tasteless
General Properties

Luctocel is an anionic water –soluble polymer derived from cellulose has following properties:

  • White or a slightly yellowish, almost odorless, tasteless and hygroscopic powder, consisting of fine to coarse particles.
  • Soluble in water; viscosity increases exponentially with increasing concentration.
  • Solutions exhibit non-Newtonian pseudoplastic behavior.
  • Suitable for use in food systems.
  • Acts as a thickener, binder, stabilizer, protective colloid, suspending agent and rheology control agent.
  • It is physiologically inert.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Food & Nutrition,
Healthcare & Pharma
Applications
Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions
Oral
Food & Nutrition — Food
Other Food Applications
Dosage Form
Tablets
Preparation of Solutions

A number of factors such as solvent, choice of polymer and shear rate affect dispersion and dissolution of Luctocel. Luctocel is readily soluble in cold and hot water. Rapid dissolution requires even dispersion of Luctocel particles in the aqueous medium. For that reason, intense agitation of the solution is necessary when introducing Luctocel. Insufficient dispersion will cause lumps. Pre-blending Luctocel with other dry ingredients or pre-suspending it in glycerine, ethanol, or propylene glycol facilitates the preparation of Luctocel solutions.

Properties

Solubility
Water Soluble

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.),
FCC Compliant,
FDA 21 CFR Regulations,
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS),
Halal,
Indian Pharmacopeia,
Kosher,
National Formulary (NF),
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
Grade
Pharma Grade
Regulatory Information

Luctocel meets standards set by the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Part 182, Subpart B - Multiple purpose GRAS food substance under Section 182.1745.

  • Food Chemical Codex- Food Status: Direct food additive.
  • European Community- Food Status: E-466, ADI: Not specified.
  • FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission- ADI: Not specified.
  • CAS No. 9004-32-4
  • Meets the requirements for pharmaceutical use by USP/NF, Ph. Eur., I.P. and most other pharmacopeias

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bags
Packaging

This product is available in 25 Kg laminated paper bags as a moisture barrier.

Storage & Handling

Storage Details
  • Store product in a dry and cool place, away from heat and out of the sun. Once package is opened, consume within reasonable time. Store opened and unused packages after adequate re-sealing to avoid contamination and moisture ingress. Shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture.
  • Luctocel solutions, however, although more resistant to microbial attack than most other water soluble polymers, should be protected by adequate preservatives when storage time shall exceed 24 hours. Luctocel is compatible with most commonly used preservatives.