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Alpha-Cel® AC-BH200
Alpha-Cel® AC-BH200 is a 35-micron powdered cellulose recommended for industrial applications, in addition to pet feed, cosmetics, coatings, and more. It is a multifunctional ingredient that provides thickening, stabilization, binding, bulking, absorbency, and matting.
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- Manufacturer: J. Rettenmaier
- Product Line: Natural and Synthetic Fibers
- Product: Alpha-Cel® Fibers
- Industries: Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
Alpha-Cel® AC-BH200 is a high-quality powdered cellulose sustainably sourced from naturally occurring polymer derived from plants. It is fully biodegradable and compostable, replacing petroleum-based products in a wide range of applications and ensuring sustainable manufacturing. As an insoluble dietary fiber and industrial additive, it offers unique mechanical strength and chemical stability, interacting well with other ingredients for formulation versatility. Alpha-Cel® AC-BH200 can be used as a thickener, filler, stabilizer, extrusion aid, and absorbant.
Alpha-Cel® AC-BH200 is non-GMO, allergen-free, gluten-free, vegan, kosher, Halal certified, and PHO free.
Specifications
Physical state: Solid fibrous Powder
Color: White
Odor: Neutral
CAS Number: 9004-34-6
pH: 5.0─7.5
Ash (total), %: ≤0.5
Sulfur, %: ≤0.01
Apparent density, (lbs/ft³): 18 lbs
Bulk volume, cc/50 g: 130─150
Thermal decomposition: Approx. 200°C
Auto-ignition: Approx. 500°C
Density: 1.27 to 1.61 g/cc
Shelf life, years: 5
Primary Chemistry:
Cellulose
Features & Benefits
- Powdered cellulose
- 35 microns
- Biodegradable and compostable
- Extremely durable
- Meets AAFCO definitions
- 73 to 75% crude fiber
- Neutral flavor
- Thixotropic
- Excellent chemical stability
- Fiber enrichment
- Improved stool quality
- Calorie free
- Prevents syneresis and gel separation
- pH stable
- Heat stable
- Excellent ingredient compatibility
- Increased nutrient digestibility
- Prevents drainage
- Improves flowability
- Thickening
- Increases green strength
- Low ash content
- Non-abrasive
- Dimensional stability
- Gluten-free, Halal, Kosher, PHO-free, Vegan, Non-GMO
Problems Solved
Decrease in melting point temperature from and increase in the crystallinity of compounds
Breakdown of compound in finished products
Poor stability and uniformity of finished products from poor fiber stability
Applications
Coatings
Cement
Ceramics
Construction
Cosmetics
Emulsion Paints
Enzymes
Filtration
Glues
Molding Compounds
Paper Compounds
Plastic and Resin
Rubber
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Plastics
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