At DFE Pharma, reliability is at the core of the Pharmacel® MCC portfolio — giving you the quality, supply security, and expert support you need to develop robust, high-performing formulations with confidence.

  • Trusted Quality

    Pharmacel® delivers consistent high quality, high purity MCCs you can trust.

    • Low nitrites (<0.025 ppm) to reduce nitrosamine risk
    • Minimal dark particles for premium tablet appearance
    • Proven batch-to-batch consistency per IPEC-PQG GMP/WHO-GMP
    • Compliance with USP-NF, Ph. Eur., JP, and IP standards

  • Consistent Supply

    We have expanded capacity at our dedicated state-of-the-art MCC manufacturing sites to support your continued growth. With a global distribution network and U.S. based warehouses, you have dependable and speedy access to the high-quality MCC your formulations demand.

  • Responsive Support

    DFE Pharma experts understand your challenges – and how to solve them. We offer extensive documentation for seamless regulatory compliance. And, our comprehensive technical support team can provide guidance from development to commercial scale-up.

Explore DFE Pharma’s Pharmacel® microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) portfolio, now featuring ultra low levels of nitrite, averaging consistently below our Level of Quantification of 0.035ppm, with a guaranteed specifications ≤0.1ppm.

Photo of Pharmacel 101, microcrystalline cellulose, a strong binder for wet and dry granulation formulations.

Pharmacel 101

Microcrystalline Cellulose 101
Mean size
50 micron
Bulk Density (g/ml)
0.26-0.31
Water Content (%w/w)
Max 5%
Nitrite (ppm)
≤0.1
Applications

High batch to batch consistency. Strong binder for wet and dry granulations. Ideal for globular granule formation.

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Photo of Pharmacel 102 microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), which compacts more effectively than any other excipient.

Pharmacel 102

Microcrystalline Cellulose 102
Mean size
100 micron
Bulk Density (g/ml)
0.28 - 0.33
Water Content (%w/w)
Max 5%
Nitrite (ppm)
≤0.1
Applications

Highly consistent excipient. Ideally suited for direct compression. Improves flowability of capsule fillings.

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Reliable. It's as simple as that.

Our commitment to reliability means you can focus on what matters most – bringing your medicines to patients globally, moving to a healthier world. 

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DFE Pharma’s team of technical and regulatory experts, regional sales, and customer service staff is committed to providing unwavering support and reliable guidance at every step of your formulation development and commercialization journey.

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