Avicel® DG derived from non-animal sources, is a versatile powder used in tablet manufacturing. Its chemical composition includes calcium, hydrogen phosphate, cellulose, and cellulosics. Employing direct compression or wet granulation techniques, it functions as a binder and compression aid in tablet formulations.

Chemical Name: Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate, Cellulose, Microcrystalline

CAS Number: 9004-34-6

Dosage Form: Tablets

Labeling Claims: APE-free, Aflatoxin-free, Allergen-free, Aluminum-free, Amine-free, Animal Products-free, Antibiotics-free, BSE-free, Bisphenol A-free, Caffeine Free, Colorants-free, Dehp (Diethylhexyl Phthalate)-Free, Dioxin-free, Dye Free, Ethylene Oxide-free, Flavor Free, Free of Major Allergens, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Genotoxic-free, Gluten-free, Glycerin-free, Halal, Hormones-free, Impurities-free, Irradiation-free, Kosher, Latex-free, Melamine-free, Mercury-Free, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, Mycotoxins-free, Natural Latex Rubber-Free, Nitrosamines-free, Non-GMO, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Not Tested on Animals, PAH-free, PFAS-Free, PFOS-free, PHO (Partially Hydrogenated Oil)-Free, PVC-free, Palm Oil-free, Paraben-free, Perfluorooctanoic Acid-free, Pesticide-free, Phthalates-free, Plasticizer-free, Preservative-free, Solvent-free, Sugar-free, TSE-free, Tributyl Tin Compounds-Free, Triphenyl Tin Compounds-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Zinc-free

Certifications & Compliance: British Pharmacopeia (BP), Chinese Pharmacopeia (ChP), Directive 1169/2011/EC, EXCiPACT, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), European Regulation 396/2005/EC, FCC Compliant, FDA Compliant, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), FSSC 22000, GMP, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, Halal, Central Islamic Council of Thailand, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), ICH Q3C, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, JECFA (FAO/WHO), Japan Pharmacopeia (JP), Kosher, National Formulary (NF), Orthodox Union Kosher, Regulation (EC) No. 1334/2008, Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011, Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008, Regulation (EU) No. 1829/2003, Regulation (EU) No. 1830/2003, Regulation (EU) No. 1881/2006, Regulation (EU) No. 231/2012, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America Kosher, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), cGMP

Manufacturing Technology: Direct Compression, Dry Granulation, Wet Granulation

Synonyms: Crystalline cellulose, Micro Fibril Cellulose, Pyrocellulose

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Loss on Dryingmax. 5.0--
pH5.5 - 7.5--
Sieve Fraction (Alpine, + 200 mesh)2 - 35%-
Assay DCP21 - 29%-
Identification (MCC)Pass--
Heavy Metalsmax. 0.001%-
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Aerobic Microbial Countmax. 1000count/g-
Yeast and Mold Count (Total)max. 100count/g-
Pseudomonas aeruginosaNone Present/10g-
E. coliNone Present/10g-
Staphylococcus aureusNone Present/10g-
Salmonella SpeciesNone Present/10g-

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Typical Nutrient Information/100g
  US EU/Australia/NZ
Total calories 0 cal 146 cal
Calories from fat 0 cal 0 cal
Total Fat 0 9 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg
Sodium 4 mg 4 mg
Salt NA 0.01 g
Total carbohydrates 73 g 0 g
Total dietary fibers 73 g 73 g
Insoluble fiber 73 g 73 g
Soluble fiber 0 g 0 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein 0 g 0 g
Vitamin A 0 mg 0 mg
Vitamin C 0 mg 0 mg
Calcium 8 mg 8 mg
Iron 0.2 mg 0 mg
Ash 0 g 0 g
Magnesium 0 mg 0 mg
Potassium 0 mg 0 mg
Phosphorus 6 mg 6 mg
Moisture 5 g 5 g

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 years
Shelf Life Information

Store at ambient conditions. Keep containers sealed; material is very hygroscopic. Three (3) years from date of manufacture, if storage conditions stated above are observed. IFF recommends that after the above re- evaluation date, the customer perform the loss on drying test.