Microcrystalline Cellulose is purified, partially depolymerised cellulose (CAS 9004-34-6, empirical formula (C6H10O5)n), designated E460(i) and the workhorse diluent and dry binder for tablets and capsules. It is produced by acid hydrolysis of plant cellulose, commonly from wood pulp, to remove amorphous regions, then dried; it is offered in several particle-size and moisture grades for direct compression or wet granulation. Being a polymer it is characterised by grade rather than a single molecular weight. It is supplied as a white free-flowing powder and manufactured into tablets, capsules and powders.
- Tablets
- Capsules
- Powders
Applications
Direct-compression and wet-granulation tablet diluent, capsule filler and powder bulking agent.
Documentation & quality
Every order is backed by the documents your quality team files, and the controls behind them.
Certificate of Analysis
every batchSpecification sheet
on requestAllergen statement
on requestGMO statement
on requestTraceability
on requestSafety Data Sheet
where applicableHow it’s controlled
- Identity verified on every incoming raw material
- Screened for heavy metals and microbial contaminants
- Full batch and lot traceability
- Produced under our certified NSF GMP system