Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC)
MCC powder PH101, PH102, PH105 and PH200 for tablet filling and binding, from Chinese and Indian excipient plants.
Options and prices
| Ref. | Grade / pack | USD range per kg | Minimum order |
|---|---|---|---|
| LY0723-1 | PH101 25 kg | 2.00 - 3.20 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY0723-2 | PH102 25 kg | 2.10 - 3.40 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY0723-3 | PH200 25 kg | 2.60 - 4.00 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY0723-4 | PH105 25 kg | 3.20 - 5.00 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY0723-5 | PH102 USP 20 kg | 2.60 - 4.20 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY0723-6 | PH112 25 kg | 3.00 - 4.80 | 1 × 20' container |
FOB Shanghai / Qingdao / Nhava Sheva, per kg. Indicative market ranges in USD, not offers. A written offer or proforma fixes price, specification and terms. Indicative prices, updated November 2026.
Microcrystalline cellulose is a refined wood-pulp excipient used as filler, binder and disintegrant in direct-compression tablets, capsules and food supplements, and as a texturiser in cosmetics. Buyers are pharma formulators, nutraceutical plants and distributors. Price depends on grade (particle size PH101, PH102, PH105, PH200), pharmacopoeia compliance (USP, EP) and pack size. LEYSEN buys from producers in China and India and ships in 20 or 25 kg fibre drums or bags.
Specifications
| CAS | 9004-34-6 |
|---|---|
| Mean particle size | PH101 50 um, PH102 100 um, PH200 180 um |
| Loss on drying | max 5.0% |
| pH (10% suspension) | 5.0-7.5 |
| Standard | USP-NF, EP, BP, E460(i) |
| Packing | 25 kg paper bags or 20 kg fibre drums, about 12 t per 20' container. |
| Typical origins | China, India, Vietnam, Germany |
Trade terms
- Price basis: FOB Shanghai / Qingdao / Nhava Sheva, per kg
- Payment: Telegraphic transfer (T/T), Letter of credit (L/C)
- Minimum order: 1 × 20' container
- Lead time: 15-30 days