Analysis of Powder Properties and Pharmacopeial Spesifications of Bagasse Cellulose Isolated from Saccharum Officinarum L in Indonesia

Saccharum Officinarum L is native to Asian countries, including Asia. Indonesia the third-largest sugarcane producer in ASEAN region. The amount of production represents potential bagasse waste obtained. Bagasse has not been used properly and optimally Indonesia. contains 43.6% cellulose; hemicellulose 33.8%; lignin 18.1%; ash 2.3% wax 0.8%. purpose this study was isolate cellulose with 5% nitric acid. We determined organoleptic powder properties pharmacopeial specifications as pharmaceutical raw materials. As a result, test parameters materials for met requirements compared Japan Pharmacopeia XV except content value. had white color, water 5.93%, pH 6.7. It insoluble water-ethanol ether Pb-Cr-Cd metal <10 ppm. microbial limits were below specified requirements. 0.6, bulk density 0.136, tapped 0.158, Carr’s index 13.92, Hausner ratio 1.162, angle repose 56.4. Based on value, fairly good flow properties.