Pharma-Grade Cotton Cellulose 98.6% Alpha-Cellulose | Cotton Linter Pulp
- 98.6% Alpha
- DP 661
- 0.10% Ash, Fe˂8ppm, Cu˂2ppm
- CED Viscosity 10.8 cP
- Intrinsic Viscosity 410 mL/g
- ˂0.1% DCM extractives
- packed into bales of 70 kg net
- BSE/TSE free, with brightness 87.6%.
- HS Code: 4706100000
We supply high-purity cotton cellulose from cotton linter pulp for pharmaceutical, food, and specialty chemical manufacturers. With 98.6% alpha-cellulose, our cotton cellulose pulp delivers consistent viscosity, low moisture, and clean reaction profiles for MCC, CMC, HPMC, cellulose acetate, and specialty paper production.
Availability: Bales are stocked in a bonded warehouse in Europe. Volume: 2000+ MT/month.
Product Specifications & COA
| Parameter | Unit | Specification | Typical Value | Test Method |
| Alpha Cellulose | % | ≥ 98.0 | 98.6 | TAPPI T203/ISO 692 |
| Ash content | % | ≤0.15 | 0.10 | ISO 1762 |
| Degree of Polymerization | 400-900 | 661 | SCAN-C 15:62 | |
| Intrinsic Viscosity | mL/g | 350-500 | 410* | ISO 5351 |
| CED Viscosity (1% Cupriethylenediamine) | cP | 8-15 | 10.8 | TAPPI T230 |
| Brightness | % | ≥85 | 87.6 | ISO 2470 |
| Moisture | % | ≤8.0 | 6.5* | ISO 638 |
| pH of aqueous extract | 5.0-7.5 | 6.2* | ISO 6588 | |
| DCM extractives | % | ≤0.1 | ≤0.1* | ISO 14453 |
| Iron (Fe) | ppm | ≤10 | ˂8* | ICP-OES |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ppm | ≤10 | ˂5* | USP˂231˃ |
| Elemental impurities | USP ˂232˃ compliant | pass | ICP-MS, USP˂233˃ |
– Source 100% Cotton Linter Pulp
– Form Bales 70 kg net
– Full COA + batch data available on request.
Applications:
1. Microcrystalline Cellulose MCC
High alpha-cellulose + viscosity 408 cm³/g = high yield, stable flow properties for pharma tableting excipients.
2. Carboxymethyl Cellulose CMC / HPMC
Cotton linter base reduces pre-treatment time. Cleaner etherification vs wood pulp. Used in food, pharma, detergents.
3. Cellulose Acetate & Ethers
Low hemicellulose content improves filtration and optical clarity for acetate plastics and specialty films.
4. Specialty Paper & Filtration
Long fiber length from cotton linters gives strength + purity for battery separators, cigarette paper, lab filters.
Supply & Logistics
- Location: warehouse, EU
- Capacity: 2000+ MT/month, long-term contracts
- Packaging: Compressed bales, 70kg net
- Incoterms: EXW/FCA, CIF
- Lead time: 1week for first truckload. Samples ship in 5-7 days
Why Cotton Linter Cellulose vs. Wood Pulp
1. Higher alpha-cellulose: 98.6% vs 92-95% for wood. Less chemical waste.
2. Cleaner reaction: Lower lignin/hemicellulose = fewer purification steps for CMC/HPMC.
3. Consistency: Cotton linter gives tighter batch-to-batch viscosity than wood pulp.
4. EU Stock: EU warehouse cuts lead time and carbon footprint for EU buyers.
Request COA & Samples
Pharma and food buyers need to test before contract. We provide:
1. Full COA with batch traceability
2. 1-2 bale samples for lab/R&D trials
FAQ:
What is cotton linter cellulose?
Cotton linter cellulose is purified cellulose from cotton seed fibers. It has 98%+ alpha-cellulose and is preferred for pharma-grade MCC and CMC vs wood-based cellulose.
Can you supply for food grade CMC?
Yes. Our 98.6% alpha-cellulose cotton linter meets FCC/EU food grade requirements. COA includes heavy metals + microbiology on request.
Minimum order quantity?
MOQ is 1 truckload ∼22 MT from EU warehouse. Long-term contracts for 2000+ MT/month available.
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e-mail:
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