Microcrystalline cellulose

سليلوز دقيق البلورات

KindExcipient
ClassFiller / diluent
SynonymsMCC, Avicel, Cellulose gel, E460(i)
Common uses / formsFiller/binder in direct compression and wet/dry granulation; 20–90% w/w
PropertiesPurified partially depolymerized cellulose; grades by particle size (PH-101 ~50µm, PH-102 ~100µm); excellent compactibility and dry-binder
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP, IP
Sourcing originsChina, India, EU
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesWorkhorse DC filler; low-moisture and silicified grades available
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

Related substances (Filler / diluent)

Lactose monohydrate · Spray-dried lactose · Anhydrous lactose · Mannitol · Dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate · Dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Microcrystalline cellulose — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-microcrystalline-cellulose.html