Pharmacel® 102

Microcrystalline cellulose
Highly consistent excipient
Ideal choice for direct compression

Oral Solid Dose
Pharmacel 102

Product information

Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) compacts more effectively than any other excipient making Pharmacel® 102 the ideal choice for direct compression. Its versatility in direct compression extends to very high dose actives, where compactability is at a premium.

Product types
Microcrystalline cellulose
Excipient functionality
Filler-binder, Diluent, Binder, Disintegrant
Recommended process
Direct compression, Dry blending
Dosage forms
Tablet, Capsule (Oral Solid Dose), Orally disintegrating tablet

Typical product data

Particle size distribution (μm)

X10
40
X50
90
X90
180

Bulk density (g/L)

Bulk density (g/L)
310

Hausner ratio (-)

Hausner ratio (-)
1.42

LOD (% w/w)

LOD (% w/w)
3.8

Documentation

  • ALBA Pharmacel
  • Oral Solid Dose Brochure View
  • Contaminants Statement Pharmacel
  • Food statement MCC
  • GMO Statement Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • GMP DFE Pharma India Nagpur
  • ISO 14001 DFE Pharma India Cuddalore
  • ISO 9001 DFE India Cuddalore
  • ICHQ3D - Elemental Impurities MCC
  • Ingredient declaration lactose
  • Ingredient declaration Pharmacel
  • Kosher Certificate DFE Pharma India Cuddalore
  • MSDS Pharmacel
  • Nutritional information Pharmacel