Pharmaceuticals & Food
Committed to serving India’s growing healthcare and wellness industries.
About Our Pharmaceuticals & Food Business
NISSO Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (HPC), produced by Nippon Soda Co., Ltd., is a versatile cellulose derivative widely used as a pharmaceutical excipient and food additive. First commercialized in Japan in 1969, it is manufactured in Niigata
prefecture under IPEC GMP-compliant facilities, ensuring consistent quality and global regulatory acceptance.
With hydroxypropyl substitution that enhances solubility, NISSO HPC serves as a binder, film-forming agent, and solubility enhancer in solid and liquid dosage forms, while also improving texture and solubility in nutraceutical and food applications under the CELNY™ brand. Available in multiple grades with varying viscosities and particle sizes, it offers formulators flexibility to optimize performance across diverse industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and food science.
What We Do?
1. Market Launch & Local Supply
NISSO CHEMICAL INDIA has officially launched its operations for stock and sale of NISSO HPC (Hydroxypropyl Cellulose) / CELNY™, marking a significant step in expanding access to this versatile excipient within the Indian pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets. The India operations provide local manufacturers with high-quality NISSO HPC grades tailored for use in drug formulations, as well as in food and nutraceutical applications.
2. Formulation & Innovation Support
Building on Nippon Soda’s long-standing expertise and global reputation, our India operations aim to strengthen supply chain reliability and support innovation in formulation development. We work alongside Indian pharmaceutical and food manufacturers to help them get the most out of NISSO HPC across their formulation needs.
3. Commitment to Indian Healthcare & Wellness
This strategic move underscores Nisso’s commitment to serving India’s growing healthcare and wellness industries — providing the supply reliability, technical knowledge, and partnership that local manufacturers need to grow with confidence.
About Our Pharmaceuticals & Food Business
NISSO Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (HPC), produced by Nippon Soda Co., Ltd., is a versatile cellulose derivative widely used as a pharmaceutical excipient and food additive. First commercialized in Japan in 1969, it is manufactured in Niigata
prefecture under IPEC GMP-compliant facilities, ensuring consistent quality and global regulatory acceptance.
With hydroxypropyl substitution that enhances solubility, NISSO HPC serves as a binder, film-forming agent, and solubility enhancer in solid and liquid dosage forms, while also improving texture and solubility in nutraceutical and food applications under the CELNY™ brand. Available in multiple grades with varying viscosities and particle sizes, it offers formulators flexibility to optimize performance across diverse industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and food science.
What We Do?
1. Market Launch & Local Supply
NISSO CHEMICAL INDIA has officially launched its operations for stock and sale of NISSO HPC (Hydroxypropyl Cellulose) / CELNY™, marking a significant step in expanding access to this versatile excipient within the Indian pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets. The India operations provide local manufacturers with high-quality NISSO HPC grades tailored for use in drug formulations, as well as in food and nutraceutical applications.
2. Formulation & Innovation Support
Building on Nippon Soda’s long-standing expertise and global reputation, our India operations aim to strengthen supply chain reliability and support innovation in formulation development. We work alongside Indian pharmaceutical and food manufacturers to help them get the most out of NISSO HPC across their formulation needs.
3. Commitment to Indian Healthcare & Wellness
This strategic move underscores Nisso’s commitment to serving India’s growing healthcare and wellness industries — providing the supply reliability, technical knowledge, and partnership that local manufacturers need to grow with confidence.
Our Products Available in India
Through our India operations, the following Nippon Soda products are available to local manufacturers:
NISSO HPC / CELNY™
NISSO HPC have multiple grade options for precise and dependable formulation performance. Here are some of it’s features:
- Highest efficiency tablet binder
- Soluble in water and polar organic solvents
- Non-toxic, Non-reactive, Non-toxic
- Eight different molecular weight grades — designed for immediate or sustained release
- Three different particle size grades tailored to wet or dry applications
- Minimal lot-to-lot variability — enabling Quality by Design
- Global regulatory approval in food and pharma
- 5-year shelf life
- No additives such as silica
Our Products Available in India
Through our India operations, the following Nippon Soda products are available to local manufacturers:
NISSO HPC / CELNY™
NISSO HPC have multiple grade options for precise and dependable formulation performance. Here are some of it’s features:
Highest efficiency tablet binder
Soluble in water and polar organic solvents
Non-toxic, Non-reactive, Non-toxic
Eight different molecular weight grades — designed for immediate or sustained release
Three different particle size grades tailored to wet or dry applications
Minimal lot-to-lot variability — enabling Quality by Design
Global regulatory approval in food and pharma
5-year shelf life
No additives such as silica
| NISSO HPC | SSL | SL | L | LM | LMM | M | H | VH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viscosity (mPa·s) 20°C/2% aq. solution |
2.0-2.9 | 3.0-5.9 | 6.0-10.0 | 11-20 | 21-50 | 150-400 | 1000-4000 | 4001-6000 | |
| Molecular Weight/GPC-RI Method | 40,000 | 100,000 | 140,000 | 180,000 | 280,000 | 700,000 | 1,000,000 | 2,500,000 | |
| AVAILABILITY | Regular Powder (40 mesh pass) D50: 150-190 µm |
✓* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fine Powder (100 mesh pass) D50: 80-110 µm |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Super Fine Powder (330 mesh pass) D50: 20 µm |
✓ | ||||||||
| APPLICATION | High Shear Granulation | ||||||||
| Fluidized Bed Granulation | |||||||||
| Direct Compression Dry Granulation | |||||||||
| Hot Melt Processing | |||||||||
| Film Coating | |||||||||
| Solubility Enhancement | |||||||||
| Controlled Release Matrix Tablets | |||||||||
Our Commitment
At Nisso, we are committed to providing pharmaceutical excipients that consistently meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. We understand the critical role excipients play in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, and we strive to be a trusted partner in our customers’ success.
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FAQ's
Have questions about our products? We’re here to help with clear answers on applications, performance, and safety.
So, that you can move forward with confidence.
How do you dissolve hydroxypropyl cellulose?
HPC has a variety of grades, so certain offerings are easier to handle. Heating >50C is recommended for highly viscous grades to achieve dissolution.
What is hydroxypropyl cellulose used for?
HPC is used as a binder for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products.
What types of applications does Nisso HPC work for?
There are many applications for HPC, mainly in the pharma and neutral industries. It can also be used in the ink industry.
What is hydroxypropyl cellulose made from?
The product is made from propylene oxide and pulp.
Where can more information about Nisso HPC be found?
Please visit our HPC website: https://www.nippon-soda.co.jp/hpc-e/
Request NISSO’s Hydroxypropyl Cellulose samples tailored to your application, with multiple grades, viscosities, and particle sizes available to support your formulation needs.
Get in touch with our team for product inquiries, technical support, or application guidance for NISSO HPC.