Products

AVICEL RC / CL
Microcrystalline Cellulose and Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium USP/NF, EP, JPE

Avicel RC / CL is a colloidal, water dispersible, spray-dried blend of microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium.

Formulations which include this excipient have high thixotropy, low viscosity and display reduced settling or sedimentation effects. The range of thixotropies, viscosities, gel strengths and dispersion characteristics offered by this product line provide unparalleled suspension stability and functional versatility.

Grade

Viscosity
(cps)

Advantages

Applications

Avicel RC-591

 

39 - 91

(1.2% solids)

 

Viscosity regulator and modifier, eliminates lengthy hydration times, displays stability to heat and freeze / thaw over a wide pH range and has excellent emulsifying properties for oil-in-water systems

Oral suspensions, nasal / topical sprays, lotions, liquids, semi-solid dosage forms

Avicel CL-611

50 - 118

(2.6% solids)

Reconstitutables / dry and oral suspensions

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