DESU® Microcrystalline Cellulose PH-103 is a low-moisture microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) grade with a median particle size of 50 μm and moisture content ≤3.0%. As an improved variant of PH-101, it is engineered for oral solid dosage forms requiring controlled water content, serving as a filler, binder, and dry binder in moisture-sensitive pharmaceutical formulations.
Item No :
DESU® MCCProduct Origin :
CHINAShipping Port :
SHANG HAIPayment :
TT/LCWeight :
20/25KGOrder(MOQ) :
100KGProduct Introduction
DESU® Microcrystalline Cellulose PH-103 is produced via Westpoint's proprietary spray-drying platform using high-quality modified long-fiber wood pulp, with no secondary addition of oxidants or bleaching agents. With the same fine particle size as PH-101 but significantly lower moisture, DESU® MCC PH-103 provides reliable compressibility, good flow behavior, and stable performance in direct compression, wet granulation, and dry granulation processes. It complies with ChP, USP, EP, and JP standards, making it a dependable excipient for moisture-sensitive active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
Product Feature
Product Application
DESU® Microcrystalline Cellulose PH-103 is primarily applied in oral solid dosage forms where moisture control is critical. Its low moisture profile makes it particularly valuable for direct compression tablet formulations containing moisture-sensitive APIs, where conventional MCC grades may introduce unacceptable water levels. The fine particle size delivers strong compressibility, enabling robust tablet mechanical strength at moderate compression forces, while its balanced flow properties support stable feeding in standard-speed tablet presses. Beyond direct compression, DESU® MCC PH-103 is equally effective in wet granulation and dry granulation processes, providing formulation flexibility for tablet and capsule development teams working with water-labile actives.
Product Specification
| Median particle size (μm) | Bulk density (g/ml) | Moisture (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 0.26-0.31 | ≤ 3.0 |
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