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US 2006/0223992 A1Published application
Microcrystalline cellulose and method for making
OwnerMengkui Luo, Amar Neogiinventors
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Abstract
The present application provides compositions comprising microcrystalline cellulose having a high hemicellulose level, a hemicellulose retention greater than 0.65 and a Leveling Off Degree Of Polymerization (LODP) of from about 195 to 240. The microcrystalline cellulose also has high brightness and a X-ray crystallinity index of at least 0.65.
Claims7
A composition comprising microcrystalline cellulose;
- wherein said microcrystalline cellulose has a LODP of at least 195 but less than 240 and;
- wherein said microcrystalline cellulose has a X-ray crystallinity index is at least 0.65.
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