Lattice® NT-020 - Specialty

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Lattice® NT-020 - Specialty is formulated for tablet production and suitable for direct compression and wet granulation methods. With minimal residue, it acts as a binder, ensuring tablet cohesion. Identified as cellulose and cellulosics, specifically microcrystalline cellulose, it offers water-dispersible granules (WDG) and is available in powder form for versatile formulation options.

Chemical Family: Cellulose & Cellulosics

Labeling Claims: Aflatoxin-free, Allergen-free, Artificial Flavor-Free, BSE-free, Dioxin-free, Halal, Irradiation-free, Kosher, Latex-free, Non-Toxic, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Odor-free, Pesticide-free, TSE-free, VOC-free

Certifications & Compliance: Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA), FCC Compliant, FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 40 CFR 122.21, FDA 40 CFR 122.42, FSSC 22000, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), ICH Q3C, ISO 22000

Synonyms: Crystalline cellulose, Micro Fibril Cellulose, Pyrocellulose

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Industrial Additives Features
Characteristics
  • Excellent dry binder in tablets/compacts
  • Inherent disintegrant properties
  • Non-toxic, odorless
  • EPA exempt tolerance

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Segments
Applications
Application Format
Color Cosmetic Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Use Level
20 - 50% (Industrial tabletting), 5 - 20% (Agricultural chemicals), 10 - 30% (Cosmetics), 5 - 10% (Ceramics)
Application
  • For industrial use only
  • Cosmetics - used in compaction of pressed powders.
  • Industrial tabletting - used in both direct compression and wet granulation tabletting.
  • Ceramics - used a dry binder and burn-out agent leaving minimal ash residue.
  • Agricultural chemicals - adjuvant used as a binder/disintegrant in pesticide tablets, water dispersible granules and extrudates.

Properties

Formulation Type
Physical Form
Dispersible in
Water
Partially Soluble in
Dilute Alkali
Insoluble in
Dilute Acids, Organic Acids
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Loss on Dryingmin. 7.0%3600
Residue on Ignitionmin. 0.1%3601
pH4.5 - 7.5-3005
Average Particle Size20μ-
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heavy Metalsmin. 0.001%3602

Regulatory & Compliance