Process for producing low DP microcrystalline cellulose
US6986828B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD21C9/001
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for producing microcrystalline cellulose. The process comprising the following steps: The process allows the application of a controlled depressurization in step f), which in turn allows to keep the natural texture of the fibers and to obtain a cellulose having a low degree of polymerization.
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