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Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC)

Our flagship excipient — purified, partially depolymerised cellulose engineered for direct compression, wet granulation and capsule filling.

GRADES: PRISTCEL 101 · 102 · 112 · 200

Product Overview

About this product

Microcrystalline Cellulose is the workhorse binder-diluent of modern tablet manufacturing, and it is the product our plant is built around. PRISTCEL grades are produced from high-purity wood pulp through controlled acid hydrolysis, followed by spray drying to achieve tightly specified particle size and moisture profiles. The result is a free-flowing white powder with outstanding compactibility, low lubricant sensitivity and excellent content uniformity — batch after batch.

Key Applications

Direct compression tableting (binder-diluent)
Wet and dry granulation
Capsule filling and pelletisation (extrusion–spheronisation)
Nutraceutical tablets and chewables
Carrier for low-dose actives

Bulk wholesale supplyBatch-wise COATDS & MSDS availableFree sample on request

Parameter	Typical Specification
Description	White or almost white, fine crystalline powder
Identification	Complies with IP / BP / EP / USP-NF
pH (aqueous suspension)	5.0 – 7.5
Loss on drying	NMT 7.0 % (grade dependent)
Bulk density	0.26 – 0.48 g/mL (grade dependent)
Particle size (typical)	50 µm (101) · 100 µm (102) · 180–200 µm (200)
Conductivity	NMT 75 µS/cm
Residue on ignition	NMT 0.10 %

Typical values shown for reference — request the current Technical Data Sheet for the controlling specification.

Packaging

25 kg multi-wall paper bags with food-grade LDPE liner; custom bulk packing available.

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