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, Allergen-free, Aluminum-free, Antibiotics-free, BSE-free, Bisphenol A-free, Caffeine Free, Colorants-free, Dioxin-free, Dye Free, Ethylene Oxide-free, Glycerin-free, Halal, Hormones-free, Kosher, Latex-free, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, Natural Latex Rubber-Free, Non-GMO, 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, Sugar-free, TSE-free, Tributyl Tin Compounds-Free, Triphenyl Tin Compounds-Free, Vegetarian

Certifications & Compliance: British Pharmacopeia (BP), EXCiPACT, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), European Regulation 396/2005/EC, FCC Compliant, FDA Compliant, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), ICH Q3C, Japan Pharmacopeia (JP), Kosher, National Formulary (NF), Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011, Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008, Regulation (EU) No. 231/2012, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), cGMP

Manufacturing Technology: Direct Compression, Dry Granulation, Wet Granulation

Synonyms: Crystalline cellulose, Micro Fibril Cellulose, Pyrocellulose

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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.