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

Why Choose Vivion Vitamin C DC Powder?

Vivion is a trusted supplier of high-purity ingredients for the nutraceutical industry. This Vitamin C DC Powder meets USP, FCC, BP, and PH-EUR pharmacopoeial standards, ensuring consistent quality batch after batch. The ascorbic acid is a pure antioxidant, while the HPMC binder is derived from plant cellulose, making it suitable for vegetarian and vegan formulations. Manufactured without GMOs, this powder aligns with clean-labelled trends. Compared to plain ascorbic acid powder, the direct compression blend saves time and reduces waste. Improved flowability minimises dust and enhances workplace safety, while uniform ingredient dispersion ensures dose accuracy in final tablets.

What Is Vitamin C DC Powder?

Vitamin C DC Powder is a specialised blend of ascorbic acid and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) designed for direct compression in tablet manufacturing. This 1 kg bulk ingredient combines the antioxidant benefits of vitamin C with a water-soluble binding agent, streamlining the production of chewable, dissolvable, or effervescent tablets. Ideal for nutraceutical, vitamin, mineral, and mint formulations, this ready-to-use excipient mix supports custom tablet creation without the need for additional binders or granulation steps. 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.

How to Use This Direct Compression Blend

Incorporate Vivion Vitamin C DC Powder as a base excipient in your tablet formulation. Start with a typical dosage range of 500–1000 mg ascorbic acid per tablet, adjusting the powder quantity based on your desired strength. For effervescent tablets, add sodium bicarbonate and citric acid sparingly to achieve the desired fizz. The HPMC binder activates upon contact with water, making it ideal for both immediate-release and chewable formats. For best results, use 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.

Key Features for Tablet Manufacturing

• 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 use. Additional processing is required before final consumption.

Safety and Storage

Vitamin C DC Powder is a raw material and not intended for direct consumption. It should be used only in industrial or 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 use. Avoid inhalation of fine dust particles; use local exhaust ventilation if necessary. As with any manufacturing ingredient, conduct a thorough risk assessment before production. Always read the labelled and follow directions for use. This product has not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for safety or efficacy as a consumer supplement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this powder be used directly for tablets?

Yes, it is designed for direct compression. However, it may require additional excipients like lubricants or disintegrants depending on your formulation goals.

Is this product vegan?

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 reach 5–15 kp with moderate pressure. Conduct trials to optimize.

Does this blend contain added sweeteners?

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

Can I use 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 TGA.