PH 102
Pharmaceutical Grade Improved Flowability Direct Compression
High-purity microcrystalline cellulose designed for pharmaceutical formulations where powder flow, die filling, compactibility and production consistency are important.
CELLULOSE
Designed for
better powder handling.
102
Microcrystalline Cellulose PH 102 is a high-purity pharmaceutical-grade excipient derived from purified cellulose and widely used in solid oral dosage formulations.
Compared with finer-particle MCC grades such as PH 101, PH 102 has a relatively coarser particle-size distribution. This physical characteristic generally provides improved powder-flow properties while retaining the characteristic compressibility and binding functionality of Microcrystalline Cellulose.
PH 102 is particularly useful in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes where powder handling, flowability, die filling and production consistency are important considerations.
Engineered for
efficient processing.
Pharmaceutical
Grade
High-purity Microcrystalline Cellulose suitable for pharmaceutical applications.
Coarser Particle
Distribution
Relatively coarse particles can support favorable powder-handling behavior.
Improved Powder
Flow
Generally improved flowability compared with finer MCC grades such as PH 101.
Reliable
Compression
Good to excellent compactibility with effective binding functionality.
One excipient.
Multiple advantages.
Improved Powder Flow
The relatively larger particle size of PH 102 generally provides improved powder-flow characteristics compared with finer MCC grades. Improved flow can facilitate powder movement through feeders and hoppers and support more consistent die filling during tablet manufacturing.
Compressibility
PH 102 retains the characteristic compressibility of Microcrystalline Cellulose and can form strong, coherent tablets under appropriate compression conditions.
Binding Function
PH 102 provides effective binding functionality and can contribute to tablet mechanical integrity when incorporated appropriately into a formulation.
Diluent / Filler Function
PH 102 can function as a multifunctional diluent and filler in solid oral dosage formulations, providing both bulk and functional compression properties.
Built for
modern production.
Microcrystalline Cellulose PH 102 can be used across solid oral dosage manufacturing where powder flow and compactibility need to work together.
Better flow.
Reliable compression.
PH 102 is widely suitable for direct-compression applications because its relatively coarse particle structure can provide favorable powder-flow characteristics while maintaining good compressibility.
Improved powder flow can support more consistent die filling and powder feeding, which are important considerations in high-speed tablet production.
The final suitability of PH 102 depends on the complete formulation, including API properties, other excipients, compression parameters, tooling and manufacturing equipment.
Particle structure
matters.
The particle-size distribution of PH 102 is generally coarser than that of PH 101. This characteristic can influence powder flow, die filling, powder feeding, handling characteristics, processing efficiency and manufacturing consistency.
Particle size should not be evaluated independently. Powder flow and compression behavior can also be influenced by particle morphology, moisture content, bulk density, formulation composition and processing conditions.
Built for
consistent production.
POWDER FEEDING
DIE FILLING
TABLET WEIGHT
HIGH-SPEED PROCESSING
COMPACTIBILITY
MECHANICAL STRENGTH
Actual tablet weight variation, hardness, friability, disintegration and dissolution depend on the complete formulation and manufacturing process.
Flow that supports
production efficiency.
A key advantage of PH 102 is its favorable flow behavior in manufacturing environments where efficient powder handling is important.
Its relatively coarse particle structure can facilitate powder movement through manufacturing equipment and support consistent die filling during high-speed compression.
This makes PH 102 a practical choice for large-scale tablet manufacturing where powder flow and processing efficiency are important formulation considerations.
When PH 102
makes sense.
Improved powder flow
Reliable powder feeding
Consistent die filling
Direct-compression capability
Balance between flowability and compactibility
Efficient high-throughput manufacturing
Quality built
into every specification.
For pharmaceutical applications, Microcrystalline Cellulose PH 102 should comply with the applicable pharmaceutical specification and relevant pharmacopoeial or customer requirements.
The final product specification should be established according to the applicable pharmacopoeial requirements and the manufacturer's approved technical specification.
Protect the
material integrity.
Store in tightly closed packaging in a clean, dry and well-ventilated environment.
Specific storage conditions, shelf life and packaging requirements should be defined according to the approved product specification and technical documentation.