Sigachi Group

1) COMPANY

Since its inception in 1989, Sigachi Group has become a leading global manufacturer of microcrystalline cellulose and a key player in Excipients and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), exporting 70% of its production to over 65+ countries. With subsidiaries in the U.S. and the MEA region, our state-of-the- art facilities in India, located at Dahej, Jhagadia, Sultanpur and Raichur are certified under EXCiPACT GMP, SGMP, HACCP, EDQM CEP, FSSAI, USFDA, and ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Sigachi R&D Team

Continuous innovation is the cornerstone of Sigachi’s success, driven by our robust Research & Development capabilities. With three advanced R&D centers, including one accredited by the DSIR, we are well-equipped to develop new and improved products while optimizing our manufacturing processes.

The culmination of the above factors makes us a favored and trusted supplier in the field of Pharma Excipients, Nutraceuticals and food ingredients.

2) MARKETS & RESEARCH

Sigachi Global Presence Map Sigachi, founded in Hyderabad in 1989, has grown into a global organization with a presence in 65+ countries and a strong base of 550+ customers. Our international footprint is strengthened through dedicated subsidiaries in the US and MEA regions, along with strategic joint ventures that support our global growth. Sigachi’s core strength lies in its leadership in cellulose-based excipients, trusted worldwide for their quality, performance, and consistency.

Our portfolio now also includes specialized excipients and coating systems that enhance the stability, texture, and delivery of Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. Building on this foundation, we have expanded into the Food & Nutrition sector, offering solutions that support the fortification of dairy, confectionery, beverages, and functional foods.

3) SIGACHI PRODUCT RANGE

Wide range of High-Performance Excipients:

We’re one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cellulose-based excipients, playing a critical role in delivering effective and stable pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals formulations.

Ready-To-Use Coating Premix:

We offer a portfolio of ready-to-use coating premixes for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tablet formulations.

API & Intermediates:

Our diversified portfolio includes active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and their intermediates, supporting the development of lifesaving medications.

4) COATINGS

Our coating offering PureCoat®, a fully formulated ready-mix Film Coating system, adding valuable quality to our portfolio of quality products. PureCoat® comprises meticulously balanced concentrations of polymer, plasticizer,pigments, and opacifiers, ensuring robust and reproducible film coating solutions.

Film Coatings
Seal Coatings
Moisture Protection Coatings
Nutraceutical Coating
Delayed Release Coatings

Product	Polymers	Reconstitution
PureCoat™ FCA-H	HPMC	Aqueous and Hydro-Alcoholic systems
PureCoat™ FCS-H	HPMC	Non-Aqueous system
PureCoat™ FCA-P	PVA	Aqueous system
PureCoat™ Seal-H	HPMC	Non-Aqueous system
PureCoat™ Seal-P	PVA	Aqueous system
PureCoat™ MPA	PVA	Aqueous system
PureCoat™ MPA-X	PVA-Xanthan Gum	Aqueous system
PureCoat™ MPS-P	HPMC-PEG	Non-Aqueous and Hydro-Alcoholic systems
PureCoat™ MPS-D	HPMC-Diethyl Phthalate	Non-Aqueous and Hydro-Alcoholic systems
PureCoat™ Nutra	HPMC	Aqueous, HydroAlcoholic and Non-Aqueous systems
PureCoat™ Nutra TF	HPMC	Aqueous system
PureCoat™ Nutra T2F	HPMC	Aqueous system
PureCoat™ ESA-A	MAC (Type A)	Non-Aqueous system
PureCoat™ ESB-B	MAC (Type B)	Non-Aqueous system
PureCoat™ ECA	MAC (Type C)	Aqueous system

5) POLYMER BLENDS

Optimized Polymer blend for hydrophilic matrices including Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Carboxymethyl cellulose sodium, Carbomer. Offering customized solutions specific to the Formulation and target drug release profile and dosage form.

Name of Grade	Application
UltraMod™ SR L	• Polymer blend for direct compressible tablet formulation and suitable for Low solubility category of APIs.
UltraMod™ SR M	• Polymer blend that can be used for direct compressible table formulation and suitable for Medium solubility category of APIs.
UltraMod™ SR H	• Polymer blend that can be used for direct compressible table formulation and suitable for High solubility category of APIs
UltraMod™ SR LW	• Polymer blend that can be used in wet granulation process and is suitable for low-solubility category of APIs.
UltraMod™ SR MG	• An optimised and ready to use polymer matrix granules to which, choice of APIs, lubricant and Silicon dioxide can be added as per the formula composition followed by compress into tablets. It is suitable for medium solubility category of APIs, especially Diclofenac Sodium.
UltraMod™ SR HW	• Polymer blend that can be used in wet granulation process and is suitable for high-solubility category of APIs.

6) HIGH FUNCTIONALITY EXCIPIENTS

Sigachi High Functionality Excipients

Use HFE’s in your formulation to reduce particle segregation and obtain excellent flowability with good compatibility.

Grades		Description	Application
HiCel™ SMCC	HiCel™SMCC 50M	MCC + SiO2	• Suitable for optimal compaction with decent flow • Superior mechanical properties (advantageous for hard gelatin capsules)
	HiCel™ SMCC 90M		• Median particle sized MCC for optimal compaction with decent flow • Superior mechanical properties (advantageous for hard gelatin capsules)
	HiCel™ SMCC LM90		• Low-moisture content (3%) grade • Recommended for extremely moisture sensitive APIs
	HiCel™ SMCC HD 90M		• High BD grade of SMCC, this grade facilitates thinner tablets and provide best disintegration time. • Excellent flowability, Superior physico-mechanical properties, i.e., may be an advantage in hard gelatin capsules
	HiCel™SMCC SCG 90M		• Coarser grade SMCC, median particle sized • Improves compressibility and flowability of the poorly flowable of APIs

Grades		Description	Applications
HiCel™CE	HiCel™ Ce 15	MCC + Guargum	• Provides a superior creamier mouth feel and reduces friability
HiCel™ HFS	HiCel™ HFS 90M	MCC+Manitol+SiO2	• The combination of MCC , Manitol and SiO2,Increases the flowability and compatibility of the powder.
HiCel™ HFS	HiCel™ HFS 50M	MCC+Manitol+SiO2	• Fine grade, combination of MCC, Mannitol & SiO2, increases the flowability and compatibility of the powder
BARETab® LUB	BARETab® LUB 90M	Binder + Lubricant	• Good compatibility, flowability • No need of additional lubricant
	BARETab® LUB 50M		• Fine grade combination, provides good compatibility and flowability • No need of additional lubricant
	BARETab® LUB LM90		• Lower-moisture content (,3.0%) BARETab® grade • Median particle size
BARETab® Flash	BARETab® Flash CS 90M	Binder + Superdisintegrant	• It has superior flowability and compressibility • Results in shorter disintegration time
	BARETab® Flash CS 50M		• Fine grade, suitable for coarser API • Superior flowability and compressibility with shorter disintegration time
	BARETab® Flash CSLM90		• Low- moisture grade, suitable for water sensitive APIs • Superior flowability and compressibility with shorter disintegration time
	BARETab® Flash SG 90M	Binder + Disintegrant	• Gives superior flowability and compressibility • Results in shorter disintegration time
	BARETab® Flash SG 50M		• Fine grade, suitable for coarser API • Shows superior flowability, compressibility & shorter disintegration time
	BARETab® Flash SG LM90		• Low-moisture grade, suitable for water sensitive APIs • Superior flowability and compressibility with shorter disintegration time

7 ) PRE-FORMULATED EXCIPIENTS

Use PFEs in your formulation to enhance the inherent functional performance of the constituents, hence achieving high drug loading of APIs. Decrease batch variability with our PFEs in your formulation for a guaranteed increased batch size and productivity.

Grades		Description	Applications
BARETab® PH	BARETab® PH	Binder + Glidant + Disintegrant + Lubricant	• Ready mix for DC tablet formulation • Provides outstanding flow, compressibility and maintains drug uniformity throughout the formulation
BARETab® PH	BARETab® LMPH	Binder + Glidant + Disintegrant + Lubricant	• Low-moisture content (<3.0%) • Recommended for extremely moisture sensitive APIs
BARETab® ODTs	BARETab® ODT 90M	Binder + Disintegrant + Sweetener	• Helps in quick dissolving of tablet matrix, superior flow + compressibility • Combination of flow and compaction.
BARETab® ODTs	BARETab® ODT 50M	Binder + Disintegrant + Sweetener	• Fine sized BARETab ODT, which promotes fast dissociation, flow and compressibility • Combination of flow and compaction.
BARETab® Nutra	BARETab® NUTRA 90M	Binder + Glidant + Disintegrant + Lubricant	• Mix for DC tablet formulations • Outstanding flow, good compressibility (Nutra + Food + Pharma)
	BARETab® NUTRA LM 90		• Low-moisture content (<3.0%) and recommended for extremely moisture sensitive actives • Good flow and compressibility
	BARETab® NUTRA 50M		• Fine grade • Higher compressibility and suitable for granular APIs.
	BARETab® NUTRA DS90M	MCC + DCP Anhydrous + CCS	• Superior flowability and compressibility for water sensitive API • Shows good compressibility for tablets
	BARETab® NUTRA DS50M	MCC + DCP Anhydrous + CCS	• Fine grade • Superior flow & compressibility for tablets with coarser API.
	BARETab® NUTRA DSLM90	MCC + DCP Anhydrou	• Low-moisture grade

8) DISINTEGRANTS

Disintegrants incorporated into the formulation of tablets or capsules, when contact with water promote rapid disintegration to primary particles and facilitating dissolution.

Brand Name	Excipient	Applications
Stargel	Sodium Starch Glycolate Potato	Disintegrating Agent
Stargel	Sodium Starch Glycolate Maize	Disintegrating Agent
HiLose ™	Croscarmellose Sodium	Disintegrating Agent

9) DILUENTS/BINDERS

Binders hold together the ingredients of any solid oral dosage form prepared using different manufacturing procedures as wet granulation or dry granulation, roll compaction or even direct compression.

HiCel ™(Spray dried)	AceCel (Bulk dried)	PSD (μm)	LOD (%)	Bulk density (g/cc)	Applications
25M	105	14-20	NMT 3-5	0.30-0.25	• Very fine grade of MCC • Provides a pleasant mouth feel • Masks the bitter taste and supports flavors and used for tablet coating
50M	101	40-75	NMT 3-5	0.28-0.34	• Fine standard grade of MCC, provides very high compatibility • Especially suitable for wet granulation • Suitable for roller compactor & spheronisation
HD 50M	301	40-75	NMT 3-5	0.35-0.46	• Higher BD grade of MCC • Fine-particle-sized MCC • Improved flow properties and higher compressibility
90M	102	80-140	NMT 3-5	0.28-0.34	• Medium sized standard MCC grades • Suitable for major DC APIs • Gives good flow & high compatibility at the same time
HD 90M	302	80-140	NMT 3-5	0.35-0.46	• Higher BD MCC grades help in flow improvement • Especially suitable for high-speed tableting • Processing high-density APIs
LP 200	200	80-280	NMT 3-5	0.30-0.36	• Coarse grade MCC • Provides good compatibility, high binding capacity & outstanding flow. • Even with low concentration of fine actives
12	12	120-230	NMT 3-5	0.30-0.36	• Coarse grade of MCC • Provides good compatibility, high binding capacity and outstanding flow. • Provides good CU at low weight variation, even with low concentration of fine actives
LM 50	-	40-75	NMT 3%	0.28-0.34	• Low moisture grade MCC for water sensitive API • Median particle size: 50μm • Higher compressibility & flowability
XLM 50	113	40-75	NMT 1.5%	0.28-0.34	• Extra-low moisture content, water sensitive API • Median Particle size 50μm • Higher flowability
XLM 90	112	80-140	NMT 1.5%	0.28-0.34	• Median particle size• Standard MCC with extra - low moisture content, suitable for water sensitive APIs • Suitable for DC formulations
XLM 200	-	180-280	NMT 1.5%	0.30-0.36	• Extra low- moisture content for water sensitive APIs, and Coarse grade MCC • Provides good compatibility, binding capacity with outstanding flow • Provides good CU at low weight variation even when used with low concentration of fine actives
14	-	120-230v	NMT 1.5%	0.30-0.36	• Extra low moisture grade MCC with coarser particles • Gives good compatibility, binding capacity with outstanding flow • Provide good CU at low weight variation even when used with low concentration of fine actives

10) GLIDANT

Talc is used primarily as a glidant and also as a
lubricant. Talc helps to improve powder flow in
tablet compression and helps to reduce die-fraction during tableting. It improves tablet surface and helps to eliminate tablet defects. Talc is also used bythe personal care industry in talcum powder as an adsorbent.

11) THICKENERS / STABILIZERS

Use thickeners and stabilizers in oral, parenteral or topical pharmaceutical formulations, to obtain optimum viscosity and stability.

Grade		Description	Applications
HiCel™ MCG	HiCel™ MCG 581	MCC + CMC	• High functional gelling agent in suspensions & emulsions • Accelerates disintegration and dispersion
	HiCel™ MCG 591		• Used as stabilizer & thickener in all type of suspensions & emulsions, also used in sprays • It binds ingredients together and increases the mechanical strength of the tablet
	HiCel™ MCG 611		• Ready-to-use or reconstituable in dry suspension, required low shear force • Excellent water uptake capacity, very good stabilizer and thickener
EcoCel®	EcoCel® C-1%	Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose	Thickener & Stabilizer
	EcoCel® N -2%	Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose	Thickener & Stabilizer
	EcoCel® N -1%	Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose	Thickener & Stabilizer

12 ) FUNCTIONAL

Acefibre®( Cellulose Fibre for food)
CoatCel (For Filteration)

13) LUBRICANTS

With lubricants in your formulation ensure continuous operation be it blending, roller compaction, tablet manufacturing, or capsule-filling. These products reduce the friction between the surfaces of manufacturing equipment and that of organic solids.

Brand Name	Excipients	Applications
MagLub ®	Magnesium Stearate	Lubricating Agent
FloLubTM	Sodium Stearly Fumurate	Lubricating Agent

14) PELLETS

HiCel™ Spheres

Grades	ASTM Mesh	Microns (μm)	Specifications
HiCel™ Spheres 1000	14-18	1000-1400	Water Insoluble
HiCel™ Spheres 700	18-25	710-1000	For organic solvent free API coating
HiCel™ Spheres 500	25-35	500-710	Small Particle sized Spheres
HiCel™ Spheres 350	35-45	355-500	Small with high robustness
HiCel™ Spheres 200	45-70	200-355	The smallest sized spheres for almost all APIs suitable for all PPIs (e.g. Proton pump inhibitor)

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Sigachi Group

1) COMPANY

2) MARKETS & RESEARCH

3) SIGACHI PRODUCT RANGE

Wide range of High-Performance Excipients:

Ready-To-Use Coating Premix:

API & Intermediates:

4) COATINGS

5) POLYMER BLENDS

6) HIGH FUNCTIONALITY EXCIPIENTS

7 ) PRE-FORMULATED EXCIPIENTS

8) DISINTEGRANTS

9) DILUENTS/BINDERS

10) GLIDANT

11) THICKENERS / STABILIZERS

12 ) FUNCTIONAL

13) LUBRICANTS

14) PELLETS

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