Microcrystalline Cellulose 10 mg , 100 mg Suppliers & Bulk Manufacturers
Available Forms: Powder / Granules
Available Strengths: 10 mg , 100 mg
Reference Brands: Avicel (USA), Emcocel (EU)
Category: Pharmaceutical Excipients
Microcrystalline Cellulose is a Pharmaceutical Excipients product available as Powder / Granules in strengths 10 mg , 100 mg. It corresponds to the reference brands Avicel (USA), Emcocel (EU). Verified GMP manufacturers and suppliers on PharmaTradz offer it in bulk for import worldwide, with regulatory documentation and dossier support available on request.
Product Description:
Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is a purified, partially depolymerized form of cellulose derived from refined wood pulp. It is widely used across the pharmaceutical, food, and nutraceutical industries due to its excellent functional and stability properties. MCC appears as a fine, white, odorless powder and is valued for its ability to act as a reliable excipient in various formulations. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, it is commonly used in tablets and capsules as a binder, filler, and disintegrant, helping to improve compressibility and ensure uniform distribution of active ingredients.
In the food industry, microcrystalline cellulose serves multiple roles such as a texturizer, anti-caking agent, fat substitute, emulsifier, extender, and bulking agent. These properties make it useful in processed foods where improved texture, stability, and consistency are required. It helps maintain product quality while supporting formulation efficiency in large-scale production.
MCC is also widely used in vitamin supplements and nutraceutical tablets because of its compatibility with a wide range of active ingredients and its ability to enhance tablet strength and stability. Additionally, in research and laboratory applications, microcrystalline cellulose can be used in plaque assays for counting viruses as an alternative to carboxymethylcellulose. Due to its versatility, safety profile, and functional benefits, microcrystalline cellulose remains an important material in modern pharmaceutical and food manufacturing.
Microcrystalline Cellulose — third party manufacturing & bulk supply
Microcrystalline Cellulose 10 mg , 100 mg is available through PharmaTradz for wholesale and bulk supply as well as on a third party (contract) manufacturing basis. Buyers sourcing this product generally take one of three routes:
What to include when you enquire
- Destination market — determines which manufacturers hold the right site-level approvals
- First order quantity and estimated annual volume
- Whether you need a registration dossier or the product is already registered
- Packaging, labelling and language requirements
- Incoterms and required shelf life
Manufacturers of Microcrystalline Cellulose listed on PharmaTradz hold site-level approvals across WHO-GMP, EU-GMP, USFDA, ANVISA and TGA, verified at onboarding. Narcotic drugs and controlled substances are supplied strictly against valid import and export permits issued by the competent authorities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Microcrystalline cellulose is widely used in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations as a binder, filler, and stabilizer in tablets and capsules. It improves compressibility, enhances tablet strength, and supports uniform distribution of active ingredients.
Microcrystalline cellulose is derived from purified wood pulp or plant fibers that are processed through controlled hydrolysis to remove amorphous regions of cellulose, producing a refined and stable crystalline powder.
Common trade names include Avicel, Emcocel, Vivapur, and Ceolus depending on the manufacturer and region.
Microcrystalline cellulose products are manufactured by companies such as DuPont, JRS Pharma, and Asahi Kasei for pharmaceutical industries worldwide.
The generic name is microcrystalline cellulose.
Examples of brand names include Avicel, Emcocel, Vivapur, and Ceolus.
Microcrystalline cellulose is manufactured in regulated excipient manufacturing facilities located in countries such as the United States, Germany, Japan, and other regions supplying global pharmaceutical markets.
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