Pharmacel® 102

Microcrystalline cellulose
Highly consistent excipient
Ideal choice for direct compression

Oral Solid Dose
Pharmacel Mcc102 Microcrystalline Cellulose Excipient

Product information

Pharmacel® is an industry-leading microcrystalline cellulose renowned for its high quality, low impurities, and high batch-to batch consistency. Pharmacel® 102 is a free-flowing MCC grade optimized for direct compression applications. With its larger particle size and improved flow properties, it enables efficient manufacturing, consistent die filling, and the production of tablets with excellent mechanical strength. It is an ideal choice for formulations where high-dose active ingredients demand excellent compressibility.

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
30
x50
90
x90
190

Bulk density (g/mL)

Bulk density (g/mL)
0.30

Hausner ratio (-)

Hausner ratio (-)
1.47

LOD (% w/w)

LOD (% w/w)
3.9

Nitrite level (PPM)

Nitrite level (PPM)
<0.025

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