Chemical Substance - Cellulose - microcrystalline

NHPID name:
Cellulose - microcrystalline

Reference:
BP

Proper name(s):

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Chemical Name

Schedule 1:
Isolate

CAS registry number:
9004-34-6


Source material:



Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Abrasive , Absorbent , Anticaking Agent , Binder , Bulking Agent , Diluent , Direct Compression Excipient , Disintegrant , Emulsion Stabilizer , Filler , Stabilizing Agent , Viscosity Increasing Agent - Aqueous