Avicel® PH - 200 (Low Nitrite Grade)

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Avicel® PH - 200 (Low Nitrite Grade) is a low nitrite grade cellulose used in tablet formulations. It is suitable for direct compression and dry granulation processes. This product functions as a binder and compression aid in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.

Functions: Binder, Compression Aid

Manufacturing Technology: Direct Compression, Dry Granulation

Dosage Form: Tablets

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Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Properties

Soluble in
Copper tetrammine hydroxide
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Conductivitymax. 75μS/cm-
Degree of Polymerizationmax. 350units-
Ether Soluble Substancesmax. 5.0mg/10g-
Loose Bulk Density0.29 - 0.36g/ml-
Loss on Drying2 - 5%-
pH5.5 - 7.0--
Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.05%-
Water Soluble Substancesmax. 0.25%-
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coliform speciesAbsent-/10g
Escherichia coliAbsent-/10g
Pseudomonas aeruginosaAbsent-/10g
Salmonella speciesAbsent-/10g
Staphylococcus aureusAbsent-/10g
Total Aerobic Microbial Countmax. 100cfu/g-
Total Yeast and Mold Countmax. 20cfu/g-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Nitritemin. 200 μg/kg-
Particle Size (through 200 mesh (75 microns))min. 50wt%Air Jet
Particle Size (through 60 mesh (250 microns))min. 10wt%Air Jet
Particle Size Distribution (D10)0 - 175--
Particle Size Distribution (D50)142 - 280--
Particle Size Distribution (D90)275 - 480--

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Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
4 years
Shelf Life and Storage Conditions

Store at ambient conditions. Keep containers sealed; material is very hygroscopic. Four years from date of manufacture, if storage conditions stated above are observed. Typical Degree Polymerization range for Avicel PH microcrystalline cellulose is 100 to 300.