Unicornshell

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A Global Supplier of HPMC Capsules for the Health Industry

Driving the upgrade of HPMC capsules through technological innovation Industry

Building a high-quality HPMC pharmaceutical excipient system Industry

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About Us

Unicornshell Focuses on
Plant-Based Pharmaceutical Excipients and Advanced Capsule Technologies

We provide high-performance hypromellose (HPMC) and starch-based capsules to global manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and dietary supplements.

Shanghai Unicornshell Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. ("Unicornshell") is a technology-driven enterprise dedicated to the R&D, production, and sales of plant-based pharmaceutical excipients and innovative traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulations. With the mission of "promoting medication safety and protecting human health", the company strives to become a global pioneer in the intelligent manufacturing of plant-based capsules.

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Production and R&D Base
1240_{billion capsules}

Annual production capacity
30⁺

Intellectual Property
27_years

Industry Experience

Products

All-Scenario HPMC Capsules Solutions

The company specializes in the R&D of HPMC capsule material technology, offering a range of HPMC capsule product solutions widely used in pharmaceutical preparations, nutraceuticals, and functional foods.

We support capsule color customization, tailored formulations, and printing services.

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Basic Capsules

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Empty Capsules

The main raw material of this HPMC empty capsule is hypromellose , which is derived from nature...

Basic Capsules

Hydroxypropyl Starch Empty Capsules

The main raw material of this vegetable empty capsule is pregelatinized hydroxypropyl starch, which is derived from potato or tapioca starch...

Functional Capsules

HPMC Enteric Capsules

Using patented enteric coating technology, the capsules can stably pass through the stomach and precisely release the active ingredients in the small intestine...

Functional Capsules

Acid-Resistant HPMC Capsules

Acid-resistant HPMC capsules are made from natural plant-based ingredients, pure and additive-free, perfectly aligning with diverse global cultures, religions, and dietary habits.

Specialty Capsules

Liquid Fill Hard Capsules

Liquid-filled hard capsules are two-piece capsules specifically designed for filling and sealing liquid and semi-solid formulations.

Specialty Capsules

TiO₂-Free HPMC Capsule

Provide TiO₂-Free HPMC capsule that comply with EU standards, support clean color customization, and are safe and reliable...

Basic Capsules

Customization & Printing

The main raw material of this plant-based empty capsule is hypromellose (HPMC), which is derived from nature...

Core Technology Advantages

Core Technical Advantages

Natural HPMC Raw Materials

Selected high-quality HPMC and plant starch materials, derived purely from plant sources with no animal ingredients, complying with vegetarian, Halal, and Kosher standards, suitable for diverse global cultural markets.
Low-Temperature Dipping Technology

Utilizing a low-temperature dipping process to significantly improve capsule uniformity, transparency, and surface smoothness, resulting in more stable structure and superior batch consistency.
High Stability Performance

Stable moisture content control, non-brittle structure, adaptable to various storage environments; excellent equipment compatibility, with a machine acceptance rate of up to 99.99%.
Intelligent Manufacturing System

Independently developed full-servo intelligent production lines, significantly improving production efficiency while ensuring stable and reliable product quality.

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Strengths

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Global Supply Capability

Northeast
Hebei
Shanghai
Northwest

The company continues to advance its global production capacity layout, planning to build multi-regional production bases in China to create a stable and efficient plant-based capsule supply system.

Capacity Planning

It is planned to achieve an annual production capacity of 124 billion plant-based capsules by 2028.

The Northeast production cluster is planned for 40 billion capsules.

The Northwest production cluster consists of two bases, each planned for 40 billion capsules.

The Hebei demonstration base has already achieved an annual capacity of 4 billion capsules.

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Certification

Certifications

Global Certifications · Quality Assurance

The company has established a comprehensive quality management system, and its products have obtained multiple internationally recognized certifications, meeting the quality and regulatory requirements of the global pharmaceutical and nutritional health industries.

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