101
- Free flowing, ideal for wet granulation
- Works as a diluent
Cellulose-based excipients such as MCC, SMCC, and Powdered Cellulose are used in cosmeceuticals and personal care products as stabilizers, emulsifiers, and thickening agents. MCC and Powdered Cellulose are used as exfoliating agents and absorbents while SMCC is used as a filmforming agent.
These excipients provide various functional benefits in cosmetics and personal care products such as improved texture, spreadability, and stability.
- MCC
- PC
- RC
- SMCC
Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC)
Microcrystalline Cellulose is derived from cellulose, a natural polymer found in plant cell walls. It is used as a bulking agent, stabilizer, texture enhancer, and oil-absorbing agent in various formulations. MCC helps enhance the spreadability of creams, lotions, and powders
102
- Larger particle size, ideal for scrubbing
- Works as a diluent
105
- Finest particle size
- Ideal for gelling
Powdered Cellulose (PC)
Powdered Cellulose is a finely ground form of cellulose. In cosmetics and personal care products, it is used as an absorbent, texturizer, and thickening agent. Powdered Cellulose helps improve product consistency, provides a smooth feel, and enhances the spreadability of products.
Powdered Cellulose Products
Characteristics
- Works as a great absorbent
- Best thickener than other synthetics
- Can be used as a texturizer
- Is natural and non-irritating
- Can be used as a bulking agent
- Has good compatibility
Microcrystalline Cellulose with Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (RC)
Desired viscosity modifier in suspensions as well as emulsions formulations
RC Products
Products
- RC 581, RC 591
Characteristics
- Viscosity Modifier
- Stabilizer
Silicified Microcrystalline Cellulose (SMCC)
SMCC is a co-processed blend of Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) and Colloidal Silicon Dioxide (SiO2). It is like a superior version of MCC. The addition of silicon dioxide provides improved moisture resistance and increased compatibility with other ingredients.
SMCC Products
Products
- SMCC 50
- SMCC 90
- SMCC HD 90
Characteristics
- Great balance of compaction & flow
- Useful as a mattifying agent
- Helps increase stability
- Improves texture of formulation & skin