MCC + Lactose
Premium pharmaceutical grade blend of Microcrystalline Cellulose and Lactose Monohydrate with excellent binding and flow properties for direct compression tablets.
Premium pharmaceutical grade blend of Microcrystalline Cellulose and Lactose Monohydrate with excellent binding and flow properties for direct compression tablets.
MCC + Lactose is a co-processed excipient that combines the excellent binding properties of Microcrystalline Cellulose with the superior flow and compressibility characteristics of Lactose Monohydrate. This blend is specifically designed for direct compression tablet formulations.
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Particle Size (D50) | 80-150 μm |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 5.0% |
| Bulk Density | 0.5-0.7 g/cm³ |
| Tapped Density | 0.7-0.9 g/cm³ |
| Angle of Repose | ≤ 30° |
| Compressibility Index | ≤ 15% |
| pH (1% suspension) | 5.0 - 7.5 |
| MCC Content | 25-35% |
| Lactose Content | 65-75% |
| Reducing Sugars | ≤ 0.3% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Lead | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Total Aerobic Count | ≤ 1000 CFU/g |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 CFU/g |
| E. coli | Absent/g |
| Salmonella | Absent/25g |
| S. aureus | Absent/g |
| P. aeruginosa | Absent/g |
Ideal for direct compression tablet formulations.
Excellent binding properties for tablet hardness.
Improves powder flow and processing characteristics.
Provides bulk and improves tablet weight uniformity.
Suitable for wet granulation processes.
Economical solution for tablet formulations.