Lactose Monohydrate (Excipient Grade)
Milk-derived lactose monohydrate in sieved and milled grades for tablet, capsule and inhalation fillers, USP/EP/BP.
Options and prices
| Ref. | Grade / mesh | USD range per kg | Minimum order |
|---|---|---|---|
| LY0724-1 | #80 25 kg | 1.10 - 1.90 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY0724-2 | #100 25 kg | 1.20 - 2.00 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY0724-3 | #200 25 kg | 1.30 - 2.20 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY0724-4 | BP #100 25 kg | 1.70 - 2.70 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY0724-5 | USP #200 25 kg | 1.80 - 2.90 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY0724-6 | EP #200 25 kg | 1.90 - 3.00 | 1 × 20' container |
FOB Shanghai / Tianjin / Rotterdam, per kg. Indicative market ranges in USD, not offers. A written offer or proforma fixes price, specification and terms. Indicative prices, updated November 2026.
Lactose monohydrate is a milk sugar used as filler and diluent in tablets, capsules and powder blends, and as a carrier in pharma and nutrition products. Buyers are pharma formulators, supplement makers and distributors. Price depends on grade (USP, EP, BP), particle size from coarse to milled fines, whey and milk price cycles and pack size. LEYSEN sources from dairy-derivative plants in China, India and Europe and ships in 25 kg paper bags with batch COA.
Specifications
| CAS | 64044-51-5 / 5989-81-1 |
|---|---|
| Assay | min 99.0% |
| Loss on drying | max 0.5% |
| Specific rotation | +54.4 to +55.9 |
| Mesh sizes | #80 / #100 / #200 |
| Packing | 25 kg multi-wall paper bags with PE liner, about 20 t per 20' container. |
| Typical origins | China, India, Germany, Netherlands |
Trade terms
- Price basis: FOB Shanghai / Tianjin / Rotterdam, per kg
- Payment: Telegraphic transfer (T/T), Letter of credit (L/C)
- Minimum order: 1 × 20' container
- Lead time: 15-30 days