Avicel® PH 102 is a microcrystalline cellulose powder, specifically designed as a binder for tablet formulations in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. This excipient enhances tablet integrity, offering consistent binding and disintegration properties essential for effective drug delivery. Its physical form as a powder allows for smooth blending with other formulation ingredients, ensuring uniformity and stability in each dose.

Chemical Name: Cellulose, Microcrystalline

CAS Number: 9004-34-6

Functions: Binder

Synonyms: Crystalline cellulose, Micro Fibril Cellulose, Pyrocellulose

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Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total aerobic plate countmax. 1000cfu/gM 20-19
Total mold and yeastmax. 100cfu/gM 20-20
Pseudomonas aeruginosaAbsent/10gM 20-21
Escherichia coliAbsent/10gM 20-22
Staphylococcus aureusAbsent/10gM 20-23
Salmonella speciesAbsent/10gM 20-24
Total coliformsmax. 10cfu/gM 20-25
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Estimated Caloric Value194Cal-
Calories from Fat0Cal-
Total Fat0.0g-
Saturated Fat0.0g-
Trans-Fat0g-
Polyunsaturated Fat0.0g-
Monounsaturated Fat0.0g-
Cholesterol0.0mg-
Sodium5.0mg-
Salt0.01g-
Potassium0.0mg-
Total Carbohydrate0.0g-
Sugars (Total)0g-
Added Sugars0.0g-
Starch0g-
Total Dietary Fiber97g-
Dietary Fiber (Soluble)0g-
Dietary Fiber (Insoluble)97g-
Protein0.0g-
Vitamin A0mcg-
Vitamin C0.0mg-
Vitamin D0.0mcg-
Calcium1mg-
Iron Content0.2mg-
Magnesium Content0.0mg-
Moisture Content3g-
Ash Content0g-
Organic Acid0g-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Loss on Dryingmax. 5.0%G 5-7
Water Soluble Substancesmax. 12.0mg/5gA 14-8
Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.05%G 5-11
Heavy Metalsmax. 0.001%G 5-7
pH5.5 - 7.0-G 11-5
Particle Sizemax. 8Wt. %G 5-9A, Alpine
Particle Sizemin. 45Wt. %G 5-9A, Alpine
Ether Soluble Substances*max. 5mg/10gA 14-17
Ether Soluble Substances*max. 0.5%A 14-17
Assay*97.0 - 102.0%A 14-1
IdentificationPasses-A 11-2B
StarchNegative-A 14-2B
Note

*Monitored on a periodic basis.

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
4 Years