CELPHERE^®

Microcrystalline Cellulose USP/NF, EP, JP, JPE

Celphere represents 100% pure microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) spheres or seed cores and is a product of cellulose particle research, development and process technology at Asahi Kasei. It is used in manufacturing of granules for sustained / controlled release, taste masked and other special properties.

Celphere enables greater accuracy and consistency in drug layering and coating as it is highly spherical, has narrow particle size distribution and exhibits optimum water absorption. It has low chemical reactivity and hence can be freely used to layer high dose, moisture sensitive & potent actives. It’s high mechanical strength and low friability allows it to withstand the rigors of fluidized bed or wurster coating process. It is conveniently available in various particle size grades ranging from 75 to 850 µm.