Avicel® PH - 103 is a microcrystalline cellulose used in direct compression, dry granulation, and wet granulation technologies. It serves the healthcare and pharma markets, particularly in oral drug delivery and care solutions. This product is available in granule form.

Chemical Name: Cellulose, Microcrystalline

CAS Number: 9004-34-6

Dosage Form: Granules, Suspension, Tablets

Labeling Claims: APE-free, Allergen-free, Aluminum-free, Antibiotics-free, BSE-free, Bisphenol Derivatives-free, CMR Substances-free, Caffeine Free, Diethylene Glycol-free, Dioxane-free, Dye Free, Endocrine Disruptor-free, Ethylene Glycol-free, Ethylene Oxide-free, Fragrance allergen-free, Fungicide-free, Gluten-free, Glycerin-free, Halal, Herbicide-free, Hormones-free, Iodide-free, Kosher, Latex-free, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, Natural Latex Rubber-Free, Non-GMO, PAH-free, PFAS-Free, PFOA-free, PFOS-free, PHO (Partially Hydrogenated Oil)-Free, PVC-free, Palm Oil-free, Paraben-free, Pesticide-free, Phthalates-free, Plasticizer-free, Potassium-free, Preservative-free, Quaternary Ammonium Salt-Free, Sugar-free, TSE-free, Tributyltin (TBT) - Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Certifications & Compliance: Belgian Law And Codex Alimentarius Standards, British Pharmacopeia (BP), Chinese Pharmacopeia (ChP), EXCiPACT, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA Compliant, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, ICH Q3C, Japan Pharmacopeia (JP), Kosher, Nagoya Compliant, National Formulary (NF), 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
Soluble in
Copper Tetrammine Hydroxide
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Degree Polymerization100 - 300--
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Loss on Dryingmax. 3.0%-
Bulk Density0.26 - 0.31g/cc-
Identification (A,B)Passes--
Degree of Polymerizationmax. 350units-
pH5.5 - 7.0--
Conductivitymax. 75μS/cm-
Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.05%-
Water Soluble Substancesmax. 12.5mg/5g-
Water Soluble Substancesmax. 0.25%-
Ether Soluble Substancesmax. 5.0mg/10g-
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Aerobic Microbial Countmax. 100cfu/g-
Total Yeast and Mold Countmax. 20cfu/g-
Pseudomonas aeruginosaAbsent10g-
E. coliAbsent10g-
Staphylococcus aureusAbsent10g-
SalmonellaAbsent/10g-
ColiformAbsent10g-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size Distribution (D10)8 - 30--
Particle Size Distribution (D50)36 - 75--
Particle Size Distribution (D90)80 - 175--
Particle Size (Air Jet, + 60 mesh (250 microns))max. 1.0wt.%-
Particle Size (Air Jet, + 200 mesh (75 microns))max. 30wt.%-
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heavy Metalsmax. 0.001%-
Note

*More restrictive than compendium

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage Conditions

Store at ambient conditions. Keep containers sealed; material is very hygroscopic. IFF recommends that after the above re-evaluation date, the customer perform the loss on drying test.