Vitamin C DC Powder - 1 kg - Ascorbic Acid & HPMC Blend - Tablet Binder Direct Compression DC Excipient Filler - Pure Antioxidant - USP/FCC/BP/PH-EUR

Key Features for Tablet Manufacturing

When it comes to efficient tablet manufacturing, the Vivion Vitamin C DC Powder stands out as a direct compression blend ready for undertake. Its pre-mixed formulation of ascorbic acid and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) simplifies production by eliminating wet granulation. The blend's free-flowing nature improves consistency, while the 3% HPMC content reduces sticking and ensures even distribution of active ingredients. For effervescent formulations, simply add sodium bicarbonate to create a fizzing effect. This 1 kg container is ideal for small to mid-scale commercial undertake.

• Direct Compression Ready: Pre-blended with HPMC, this powder eliminates the need for wet granulation. Simply mix with your active ingredients, sweeteners, and flavourings, then compress into tablets.
• Improved Flowability: The porous, free-flowing nature of the blend enhances dry formulation flow, reducing bridging and sticking in tablet presses and capsule fillers. This leads to smoother production runs and fewer downtime events.
• Effervescent Potential: When combined with sodium bicarbonate, the citric acid content in the blend creates a fizzing effect, making it suitable for effervescent vitamin C tablets.
• Bulk Ingredient for Manufacturing: Supplied in a 1 kg container, this raw material is intended for small to mid-scale commercial, industrial, or product development undertake. Additional processing is required before final consumption.

What Is Vitamin C DC Powder?

Vitamin C DC Powder is a specialised combination of ascorbic acid and HPMC, designed specifically for direct compression tableting. This bulk ingredient allows manufacturers to produce chewable, dissolvable, or effervescent tablets without additional binders or granulation steps. The 1 kg supply serves as a base excipient for nutraceutical and vitamin formulations, combining the antioxidant properties of vitamin C with a water-soluble binding agent.

The inclusion of 3% HPMC improves powder flowability and reduces stickiness during compression, ensuring consistent tablet weight and uniform active ingredient distribution. Whether you are developing small-batch prototypes or scaling to commercial production, this direct compression formula simplifies your formulation process.

Why Choose Vivion Vitamin C DC Powder?

Vivion has built a reputation for supplying high-purity ingredients to the nutraceutical industry. This Vitamin C DC Powder complies with USP, FCC, BP, and PH-EUR pharmacopoeial standards, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency. The ascorbic acid provides antioxidant activity, while the plant-derived HPMC is suitable for vegetarian and vegan products. Manufactured without genetically modified organisms, this powder aligns with clean-labelled trends.

Compared to standard ascorbic acid powder, this direct compression blend saves time, reduces waste, and improves workplace safety through better flowability and reduced dust. The uniform dispersion of ingredients ensures dose accuracy in final tablets.

How to Undertake This Direct Compression Blend

Incorporate Vivion Vitamin C DC Powder as a base excipient in your tablet formulation. Typical dosage ranges from 500 to 1000 mg ascorbic acid per tablet, adjustable to desired strength. For effervescent tablets, add sodium bicarbonate and citric acid sparingly to achieve the desired fizz. The HPMC binder activates on water contact, making it suitable for immediate-release and chewable formats.

For optimum results, undertake with a standard tablet press equipped with appropriate tooling. The powder compresses well at moderate pressures, forming cohesive tablets with minimal friability. Always conduct small-scale trials to confirm compatibility with your other ingredients.

Safety and Storage

Vitamin C DC Powder is a raw material for industrial undertake only, not for direct consumption. It should be used only in manufacturing settings with appropriate protective equipment. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in undertake. Avoid inhalation of fine dust particles; undertake local exhaust ventilation if necessary.

As with any manufacturing ingredient, conduct a thorough risk assessment before production. This product has not been evaluated by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for safety or efficacy as a consumer supplement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this powder be used directly for tablets?

Yes, it is formulated for direct compression. However, you may need additional excipients such as lubricants or disintegrants depending on your specific formulation goals.

Is this product vegan?

Yes, the HPMC binder is plant-based and the ascorbic acid is synthetic but vegan-friendly. No animal-derived ingredients are used.

What tablet hardness can I expect?

Hardness depends on compression force and other ingredients; typical tablets achieve 5–15 kp with moderate pressure. Conduct trials to optimise.

Does this blend contain added sweeteners?

No, it contains only ascorbic acid and HPMC. Sweeteners and flavours must be added separately.

Can I undertake this for capsule filling?

Yes, the free-flowing nature makes it suitable for capsule filling with appropriate equipment.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, , or prevent any disease. Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the MHRA.