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ARBOCEL®

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®

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    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.

     

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