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SD Head USA

Univar Solutions is proud to be the exclusive distributor of SD Head USA’s Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), Methyl Cellulose (MC), Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC-Na), Ethylcellulose (EC), and empty hardshell vegetarian capsules for pharmaceutical uses.

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SD Head USA is the North American operations of Shandong Head Group, founded in 1992. With more than 30 years of manufacturing excellence, SD Head USA is now a leading enterprise in the cellulose ether industry, and the world’s first vertically integrated manufacturer of empty HPMC capsules. 

The company is deeply committed to robust research and sustainable development capabilities, prioritizing the development of plant-based and vegan solutions that meet the growing consumer demand for healthier and more environmentally friendly products. With an annual capacity of 47,000 metric tons and more than 1,900 employees, they are among the largest operations in the world.

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    The main products are non-ionic cellulose ethers, which can provide the market with nearly 100 varieties of cellulose ether products.

    SD Head USA has realized the independent research, development, and production of high and medium-end models of pharmaceutical grade non-ionic cellulose ethers, and its business covers the product range of medium and high-end cellulose ethers. 

    Advancion's high-purity ULTRA PC™-grade amino alcohols are designed to deliver robust multifunctional performance and broad formulating latitude across a wide range of beauty and personal care applications. With efficient neutralization and buffering properties, as well as superior compatibility with a broad spectrum of other well-known formulating ingredients, ULTRA PC-grade amino alcohols aid in the formulation of beauty and personal care products with improved performance, enhanced stability, and exceptional aesthetic properties.

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    Product Information

    HPMC Capsules
    HPMC Capsules: Functional excipients for oral solid dosage forms

    Caps-HEALSEE®

    • A leading global brand of high-quality plant-based capsules
    • Annual production capacity of more than 30 billion capsules
    • Multiple warehouses strategically placed across the Americas (NJ, CA, FL, TX, UT)
    • Available in all sizes, colors, and specialty capsules (Gelling aid free, delayed release)
    • Custom imprint services
    • NSF-GMP approved facility
    • Automatic production lines, rigorous quality controls, constant temperature 3D storage
    • Five years shelf life
    • Halal and Kosher-certified
    • Steady supply chain management
    Cellulose Ethers
    Cellulose Ethers: Premium quality and global scale; all cold water soluble

    Headcel Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC)

    • Various applications, such as topicals, oral solid dosages, as well as extended release
    • Coating agent for tablets and capsules
    • Full availability of different viscosities
    • Multi-purpose pharmaceutical excipient
    • Helps improve stability, dissolution, and swallowability of oral dosages

    Headcel Methyl Cellulose (MC)

    • Various applications for topicals and oral solid dosage
    • Ensures good binding and viscosity
    • Great suspending agent and thickener
    • Film forming agent
    • Ideal for faster production cycle times and processability
    • High functionality that is odorless and tasteless
    • Used as an API bulk-laxative

    Headcel Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC-Na)

    • Various applications for topicals and oral solid dosages
    • Thickener to provide high viscosity
    • Water retention to prevent dehydration and increase shelf life
    • Hydrophilic super-disintegrant
    • Ideal swelling agent, enhances melting resistance

    Headcel Ethylcellulose (EC):

    • Various applications for topicals, oral solid dosages, as well as water-sensitive ingredients
    • Coating agent for tablets and capsules
    • Popular matrix former for sustained release applications
    • Great for hydrophobic, water-proof applications, such as topical sunscreens
    • Different viscosities available

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    AMP ULTRA PC™
    AMPD ULTRA PC helps to reduce emulsion particle size and enhance rheological properties. It aids in pigment dispersion and improves dispersion stability, making it particularly well-suited for use in mascara and color cosmetics.
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    AMP ULTRA PC™
    AMPD ULTRA PC helps to reduce emulsion particle size and enhance rheological properties. It aids in pigment dispersion and improves dispersion stability, making it particularly well-suited for use in mascara and color cosmetics.
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    AMP ULTRA PC™
    Advancion’s high-purity ULTRA PC™ multifunctional amino alcohols are specifically designed to deliver robust performance across a broad array of personal care and cosmetics applications, including hair care and styling, color cosmetics and skin care
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    AMP ULTRA PC™
    Advancion’s high-purity ULTRA PC™ multifunctional amino alcohols are specifically designed to deliver robust performance across a broad array of personal care and cosmetics applications, including hair care and styling, color cosmetics and skin care
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    Methyl Cellulose 55HD15, USP/ EP Grade (Kosher/ Halal), Powder, 15 kg Bag SD Head USA USP Bag 33.07 lbs --
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    Methyl Cellulose 55HD15
    Methyl Cellulose 55HD400, USP/ EP Grade (Kosher/ Halal), Powder, 15 kg Bag SD Head USA USP Bag 33.07 lbs --
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    Methyl Cellulose 55HD400
    Methyl Cellulose 55HD4000, USP/ EP Grade (Kosher/ Halal), Powder, 15 kg Bag SD Head USA USP Bag 33.07 lbs --
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    Methyl Cellulose 55HD4000
    Methyl Cellulose 55HD15000, USP/ EP Grade (Kosher/ Halal), Powder, 15 kg Bag SD Head USA USP Bag 33.07 lbs --
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    Methyl Cellulose 55HD15000
    Methyl Cellulose 55HD100000, USP/ EP Grade (Kosher/ Halal), Powder, 15 kg Bag SD Head USA USP Bag 33.07 lbs --
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    Methyl Cellulose 55HD100000
    HPMC 60HD15, USP/ EP/ JP Grade (Kosher/ Halal), Powder, 25 kg Bag SD Head USA USP Bag 55.12 lbs --
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    HPMC 60HD15
    HPMC 65HD4000, USP/ EP/ JP Grade (Kosher/ Halal), Powder, 25 kg Bag SD Head USA USP Bag 55.12 lbs --
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    HPMC 65HD4000
    HPMC 60HD3, USP/ EP/ JP Grade (Kosher/ Halal), Powder, 25 kg Bag SD Head USA USP Bag 55.12 lbs --
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    HPMC 60HD3
    HPMC 60HD5, USP/ EP/ JP Grade (Kosher/ Halal), Powder, 25 kg Bag SD Head USA USP Bag 55.12 lbs --
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    HPMC 60HD5
    HPMC 60HD6, USP/ EP/ JP Grade (Kosher/ Halal), Powder, 25 kg Bag SD Head USA USP Bag 55.12 lbs --
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    HPMC 60HD6
    HPMC 60HD50, USP/ EP/ JP Grade (Kosher/ Halal), Powder, 25 kg Bag SD Head USA USP Bag 55.12 lbs --
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    HPMC 60HD50
    HPMC 65HD50, USP/ EP/ JP Grade (Kosher/ Halal), Powder, 25 kg Bag SD Head USA USP Bag 55.12 lbs --
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    HPMC 65HD50
    HPMC 75HD100CR, USP/ EP/ JP Grade (Kosher/ Halal), Powder, 25 kg Bag SD Head USA USP Bag 44.09 lbs --
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    HPMC 75HD100CR
    HPMC 75HD15000CR, USP/ EP Grade (Kosher/ Halal), Powder, 25 kg Bag SD Head USA USP Bag 44.09 lbs --
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    HPMC 75HD15000CR
    HPMC 75HD100000CR, USP/ EP Grade (Kosher/ Halal), Powder, 25 kg Bag SD Head USA USP Bag 44.09 lbs --
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    HPMC 75HD100000CR
    Headcel CMC2000HF, USP/ FCC Grade (Kosher), Powder, 25 kg Bag SD Head USA FCC, USP Bag 55.12 lbs --
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    Headcel CMC2000HF
    Headcel CMC300HF, USP/ FCC Grade (Kosher), Powder, 25 kg Bag SD Head USA FCC, USP Bag 55.12 lbs --
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    Headcel CMC300HF
    Headcel CMC3500HF, USP/ FCC Grade (Kosher), Powder, 25 kg Bag SD Head USA FCC, USP Bag 55.12 lbs --
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    Headcel CMC3500HF
    Headcel CMC2500HF, USP/ FCC Grade (Kosher), Powder, 25 kg Bag SD Head USA FCC, USP Bag 55.12 lbs --
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    Headcel CMC2500HF

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