JayCel™-SMCC 90 LM

JayCel™-SMCC 90 LM is an advanced Silicified Microcrystalline Cellulose engineered for exceptional flow consistency, optimized die filling, and reliable high-speed tablet manufacturing. Featuring a low angle of repose with enhanced particle movement characteristics, it delivers superior blend uniformity, stable compression performance, reduced segregation risk, and dependable processing efficiency across pharmaceutical and nutraceutical direct-compression formulations.

Technical Details

JayCel™-SMCC 90 LM Silicified Microcrystalline Cellulose

JayCel™-SMCC 90 LM is a low-angle, high-flow Silicified Microcrystalline Cellulose engineered for enhanced flow consistency, improved direct-compression handling, and stable high-speed tablet manufacturing. With its optimized particle distribution, controlled bulk density, and improved angle of repose, it supports superior die filling, reliable blend movement, and consistent solid dosage performance across pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.

Appearance Free-Flowing Powder

pH Range 5.0 – 7.5

Assay Dried 97.0 – 102.0%

Bulk Density 0.26 – 0.34 g/ml

Physical Characteristics

Description White or almost white, very fine to moderately fine powder. It is a free-flowing material. Reference: USP

Solubility in Sodium Hydroxide Slightly soluble in sodium hydroxide solution. Reference: Ph. Eur / BP

General Solubility Practically insoluble in water, acetone, ethanol, toluene, and dilute acid. Reference: Ph. Eur / BP

Solubility in Ammonical Copper Tetramine It dissolves completely, leaving no residue. Reference: IP / BP / Ph. Eur. / USP-NF

pH pH of the supernatant solution should between 5.0 to 7.5. Reference: USP/NF, JP, Ph.Eur., BP

Conductivity Conductivity of the supernatant solution should not exceed 75 µS per cm. Reference: USP/NF, JP, Ph.Eur., BP

Loss on Drying Not More than 5.0% w/w. Reference: USP/NF, JP, Ph.Eur., BP

Bulk Density 0.26 to 0.34 g/ml. Reference: In house

Degree of Brightness ≥ 85 % Reference: In house

Angle of Repose 28 - 38° Reference: In house

Identification & Compliance

Infrared Absorption Violet-blue colour should be produced. Reference: JP / USP

Color Reaction Deep yellow color is produced. Reference: USP / Ph.Eur / BP / JP

Variance Variance should not exceed 0.02. Reference: USP / Ph.Eur / BP / JP

Chemical Purity Profile

Residue on Ignition / Sulphated Ash 1.8 - 2.2 % W / W Reference: USP/NF, JP, Ph.Eur., BP

Starch & Dextrins Complies with IP limit test. Reference: IP

Organic Impurities Have to correspond as per IP. Reference: IP

Water Soluble Substances Not More than 0.25% w/w. Reference: USP/NF, JP, Ph.Eur., BP

Ether Soluble Substances Not More than 0.05% w/w. Reference: USP/NF, JP, Ph.Eur., BP

Heavy Metals Not More than 10 ppm. Reference: USP/NF, JP, Ph.Eur., BP

Arsenic Not More than 2 PPM Reference: IP

Assay (Dried) 97.0 – 102.0 % Reference: IP

Particle Size Distribution

D10

10 - 55 µ

Reference: In house

D50

80 - 140 µ

Reference: In house

D90

170 - 283 µ

Reference: In house

Sieve Analysis

60 Mesh Retention ≤ 8.0 % Reference: In house

200 Mesh Retention ≥ 45.0 % Reference: In house

Microbial Safety Standards

Total aerobic microbial count
1000 cfu/g Reference: USP/NF, JP, Ph.Eur., BP

Total combined molds & yeasts
100 cfu/g Reference: USP/NF, JP, Ph.Eur., BP

Staphylococcus aureus
Absent Reference: USP/NF, JP, Ph.Eur., BP

Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Absent Reference: USP/NF, JP, Ph.Eur., BP

Escherichia coli
Absent Reference: USP/NF, JP, Ph.Eur., BP

Salmonella species
Absent Reference: USP/NF, JP, Ph.Eur., BP

Storage & Solvent Compliance

Organic Volatile Impurities Product does not contain solvents listed in Organic Volatile Impurities. Reference: USP <467>

Residual Solvents Product does not contain residual solvents. Reference: Ph.Eur <5.4>

Storage Recommendation Preserve in tight containers. Reference: Specification Requirement

Technical Note: JayCel™-SMCC 90 LM specifications are designed to support low-angle high-flow performance, improved direct-compression handling, and reliable compliance across pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.