HPC vs HPMC vs L-HPC: A Practical Excipient Selection Guide for Tablets and Controlled Release
HPC (Hydroxypropyl Cellulose), HPMC (Hypromellose) and L-HPC (Low-Substituted Hydroxypropyl Cellulose) are cellulose-based pharmaceutical excipients that are often compared due to…
CTAC EU Opening in Düsseldorf: Expanding Technical Seminars & Hands-On HPC Support Across EMEA
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, our principal Nisso Chemical Europe GmbH / NIPPON SODA Co., Ltd. held the CTAC EU…
The Role of Pharmaceutical Excipients in Modern Formulations
Pharmaceutical excipients are often described as “inactive ingredients,” yet they are anything but secondary in the development of modern medicines…
The Importance of Second-Supplier Strategies in Pharma
Pharmaceutical supply chains in Europe and MENA face persistent pressure from price volatility, single-origin dependencies, and evolving regulatory expectations. A…
Alkan Chemical Europe Exhibiting at CPHI Frankfurt 2025
Alkan Chemical Europe will exhibit at CPHI Frankfurt 2025, bringing our portfolio of APIs, excipients, and specialty chemicals to the…
15 Years of Alkan Chemical Europe: A Trusted Partner in Pharmaceutical Supply
In 2025, Alkan Chemical Europe proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary. Since our establishment in Düsseldorf, we have evolved into a…
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