Powdered Cellulose
ARBOCEL®, powdered cellulose, is a plant-based functional filler. Powdered cellulose is chemically inert and is thus not metabolized by the human body. Because it is not digested, it has no functional caloric value. It is commonly used by formulators as an alternative to lactose. ARBOCEL®'s binding properties and natural fiber structure lead to stable tablets with low friability.
Various grades of ARBOCEL® are available. The course granular grade, ARBOCEL® A 300 provides excellent flow and the fine, fibrous grades, M 80 and P 290, offer improved binding properties. All grades exhibit low moisture absorption, assuring good shelf life stability.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Purified, mechanically processed cellulose
Chemically inert
Low moisture absorption
Fibrous structure
APPLICATIONS
Wet and Dry Granulation
Because of their fibrous structure and good binding characteristics, ARBOCEL® M 80 and ARBOCEL® P 290 are recommended as alternatives or supplements to other fillers.
Direct Compression
ARBOCEL® P 290 and ARBOCEL® A 300 are recommended as inert fillers in direct compression formulations due to improved flow.
Capsules
ARBOCEL® A 300 is used as an inert filler and flow promoter. Excellent flow and low dusting improves handling and weight uniformity.
BENEFITS
Chemically and physiologically inert
Does not support microbial growth
Natural fiber structure and binding properties lead to stable tablets with low friability
100 % plant derived
Good compressibility
Accelerated disintegration
Low residual moisture content
Well suited for sticky herbal extracts
Pesticide-free and herbicide-free
Free of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
Free of organic solvents
Free of gluten and other allergens
Does not contain irradiated materials nor is it irradiated in any manner during the manufacturing and packaging process
Does not contain any additives and is not preserved, blended, flavored, colored, stabilized or diluted by any additive
ARBOCEL®
Powdered Cellulose, Ph. Eur., NF, JP, E 460(ii), FCC
ARBOCEL® M 80 - Fine, fibrous grade, suitable for wet granulation.
ARBOCEL® P 290 - Fine grade with increased density and improved flow. Suitable for wet granulation and direct compression.
ARBOCEL® A 300 - Coarse grade with excellent flow properties used in direct compression and for capsule fillings.