excipients guide
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From inception, Signet aligned it’s key focus to reflecta global perspective. Our goal was for Indian scientists andformulators to have access to raw materials and excipientsavailable elsewhere in the world. With this in mind, we tiedup with several major producers in USA, France, Germany,Japan and other countries. All are global leaders in theirrespective fields and today Signet proudly occupies a stellarposition as India’s largest excipients distributing company.The following fundamentals have contributedto our success and steady growth.
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Index ApplicationGuide
FMCBioPolymer
RoquetteFreres
Innophos Domo CP Kelco Rio TintoMinerals(Luzenac)
Tereos Hanns G. Werner
Dead SeaPericlase
Scora
Shin-EtsuChemical Co.
Aqualon(A division ofHercules Inc.)
BASFAktiengesellschaft
Asahi KaseiChemicalsCoporation
FerroIndustriasQuimicas
KronosInternational
Health & BeautySolutions(Amcol)
SpecialtyMinerals
CytecIndustries
Stepan Co. GumBase Co. StearinerieDubois
Lonza MusashinoChemicalLaboratory
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FMC BioPolymer Avicel PH - Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) 9Avicel RC / CL - Microcrystalline Cellulose & Sodium CMC (Hydrocolloid) Avicel CE - Microcrystalline Cellulose & Guar GumAc-Di-Sol - Croscarmellose Sodium LustreClear LC 103 - Aqueous Film Coating System Aquacoat - Aqueous Dispersion for modified releaseProtanal - AlginateProtacid - Alginic AcidMarine Colloids - Carrageenan
Novamatrix Protosan UP - Ultrapure Chitosan Salt 15Pronova UP / SL - Ultrapure / Sterile Sodium AlginateSodium Hyaluronate
Roquette Freres Pearlitol C - Mannitol Crystalline 17Pearlitol SD / DC - Mannitol, Directly CompressibleKleptose - BetacyclodextrinKleptose HPB - Hydroxy Propyl BetacyclodextrinGlycolys - Sodium Starch GlycolateNeosorb - SorbitolXylisorb - XylitolMaltisorb - MaltitolGlucidex - MaltodextrinLycoat - Peas Starch based aqueous film coating systemReadiLYCOAT - Ready-to-use, Aqueous film coating systemLycatab - Modified StarchLycatab Mineral CC - Compound of Calcium Carbonate & Maize StarchG-D-L - Glucono Delta LactoneLycadex PF - Injectable Dextrose MonohydrateLycasin - Maltitol Solution Polysorb - Aqueous Solution of D-Sorbitol & Sorbitan Hi-Sweet - High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)Starlac - Directly compressible Starch & Lactose compound Starch - Maize (Corn) / Potato / WheatNutriose - Soluble FibreRoferose - Dextrose Monohydrate Tackidex - Dextrin Solulys AST - Corn-steep powder
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Pharmacoat - HPMC, Low viscosity 25Metolose SH - HPMC, High viscosityMetolose SM - Methyl CelluloseL-HPC - Low Substituted Hydroxy Propyl CelluloseHPMCP - HPMC PhthalateAqoat - HPMC Acetate Succinate
Aqualon (A division of Hercules, Inc.) Ethyl Cellulose Pharm 29Klucel - Hydroxy Propyl Cellulose Natrosol - Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose Blanose – Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (Na CMC)
BASF Aktiengesellschaft Kollidon - Povidone (PVPK 12PF, 17PF, 25, 30, 90F) 33Kollidon SR - Matrix Sustained Release Excipient Kollidon VA 64 - Copolyvidone (Vinyl Acetate Copolymer) Kollidon CL - Crosspovidone (Crosslinked PVP)Kollicoat - Aqueous Coating Systems for modified release Cremophor - Non-ionic surfactantsLutrol - PEG (Macrogol) / Poloxamer Solutol HS 15 - Macrogol-15-HydroxystearateLudipress - Advanced Excipient for direct compression Sicovit - Iron Oxide Soluphor P - 2-Pyrrolidone PVP Iodine - Povidone Iodine
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Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation Celphere - Microcrystalline Cellulose Spheres 39Ceolus KG - Highly Compactible MCCPCS PC 10 - Partly Pregelatinised StarchTrehalose - Non-reducing Di-Saccharide
Innophos Di-Tab - Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, Granular 41A-Tab - Dicalcium Phosphate Anhydrous, GranularTri-Tab - Tricalcium Phosphate Anhydrous, Granular Calipharm - Calcium Phosphate, Powder
Domo Lactochem - Lactose Monohydrate 43Lactopress - DC Lactose
CP Kelco Xantural - Xanthan Gum 45
Rio Tinto Minerals (Luzenac) Talc Luzenac Pharma 47
Ferro Industrias Quimicas Synpro Stearates - Magnesium Stearate / Calcium Stearate / Zinc Stearate 49
Kronos International Kronos 1171 Titanium Dioxide - Anatase & Superwhite Grade 51
Health & Beauty Solutions (Amcol) Magnabrite - Magnesium Aluminium Silicate 53
Specialty Minerals Sturcal L - Heavy, Precipitated Calcium Carbonate 55Calopake - Extra Light, Precipitated Calcium Carbonate
Tereos Compressuc - DC Sucrose 57Icing Sugar - Milled Sucrose
Hanns G. Werner Pharm-a-spheres - Sugar Spheres (Non-Pareil Seeds) 61
Dead Sea Periclase Magnesium Oxide 63Magnesium CarbonateMagnesium Hydroxide
Scora Scoralite - Calcium Carbonate 65Magnesium CarbonateMagnesium Oxide
Cytec Industries Docusate Sodium (DSS) 67
Stepan Co. Stepanol - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 69
GumBase Co. Medicated Chewing Gum Base / DC Chewing Gum Base 71
Stearinerie Dubois DUB Microlub - Stearic Acid 73DUB SE - Sucrose EstersDUB MCT - Medium Chain TriglyceridesDUB GMS - Glyceryl StearateDUB DBS - Dibutyl SebacateDUB DBHG - Glyceryl DibehenateDUB PP - Hemi-synthetic Glycerides
Lonza D-L Malic Acid 77
Musashino Chemical Laboratory D-L Lactic Acid 79
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Fillers and General Binders Alveosucre Agglomerated Sucrose 5599A-Tab Dicalcium Phosphate Anhydrous, Granular 4422Avicel PH Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) 1100Calipharm Calcium Phosphate Powder 4422Calopake Extra Light, Precipitated Calcium Carbonate 5566Caster Sugar / Crystal Sugar Screened Sucrose 6600Ceolus KG Highly Compactible MCC 4400Compressuc Directly Compressible Sucrose 5588Dextrose GC Directly Compressible Glucose Monohydrate 2233Di-Tab Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, Granular 4422Glucidex Maltodextrin 2244Icing Sugar Milled Sucrose 5588Lactochem Lactose Monohydrate 4444Lactopress DC Lactose 4444Ludipress Advanced Excipient for direct compression 3377Lycatab Modified Starch 2211Magnesium Salts Magnesium Oxide / Magnesium Carbonate / Magnesium Hydroxide 6644Maltisorb Maltitol 2200Neosorb Sorbitol 1199PCS PC-10 Partly Pregelatinised Starch 4400Pearlitol Mannitol 1188Roferose Dextrose Monohydrate 2233Scoralite Calcium Carbonate of high purity 6666Starch Maize (Corn) / Potato / Wheat based 2211Starlac Directly compressible Starch & Lactose compound 2222Sturcal L Heavy, Precipitated Calcium Carbonate 5566Tackidex Dextrin 2244Trehalose Non-reducing Di-Saccharide 4400Tri-tab Tricalcium Phosphate Anhydrous, Granular 4422Xylisorb Xylitol 2200
Granulating Binders Klucel Hydroxy Propyl Cellulose 3311Kollidon Povidone (PVPK 25, 30, 90F) 3344Kollidon VA 64 Copolyvidone (Vinyl Acetate Copolymer) 3344Lycatab Modified Starch 2211Lycatab DSH Partially Hydrolyzed Maize Starch 2211Metolose SH Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC - High Viscosity) 2277Metolose SM Methyl Cellulose 2277Pharmacoat Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC - Low viscosity) 2266Starch Maize (Corn) / Potato / Wheat based 2211
Binders cum Disintegrating agents L-HPC Low Substituted Hydroxypropyl Cellulose 2288Lycatab C Partially Pregelatinised Maize Starch 2211PCS PC-10 Partly Pregelatinised Starch 4400
Glidants Talc Luzenac Pharma Talc 4488
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Disintegrants Ac-Di-Sol Croscarmellose Sodium 1111Glycolys Sodium Starch Glycolate 2222Kollidon CL Crosspovidone (Crosslinked PVP) 3355L-HPC Low Substituted Hydroxypropyl Cellulose 2288Protacid Alginic Acid 1133
Coating agents (Functional & Non - Functional) Aqoat Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose Acetate Succinate (HPMCAS) 2288Aquacoat CPD 30 Aqueous dispersion of Cellulose Acetate Phthalate 1122Aquacoat ECD 30 Aqueous dispersion of Ethyl Cellulose 1122Ethyl Cellulose Ethyl Cellulose Pharm 3300HPMC P Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose Phthalate 2266Klucel Hydroxypropyl Cellulose 3311Kollicoat IR Polyvinyl Alcohol-PEG Graft Copolymer 3355Kollicoat MAE Methacrylic Acid Copolymer 3366Kollicoat SR 30D Aqueous Dispersion of PVA and PVP 3366Kollidon SR Matrix Sustained Release Excipient 3355LustreClear LC 103 MCC & Carrageenan based Aqueous Film Coating System 1122Lycoat Peas Starch Based Aqueous Film Coating System 2200Maltisorb Maltitol 2200Metolose SH Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC - High Viscosity) 2277Metolose SR Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC - Sustained Release grade) 2277Natrosol 250 Pharm Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose (HEC) 3300Pharmacoat Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC - Low viscosity) 2266Protanal Alginate 1133Protanal Ester Propylene Glycol Alginate 1133ReadiLYCOAT Ready-to-use, Aqueous film coating system 2200Xylisorb Xylitol 2200
Colourants Kronos 1171 Titanium Dioxide Anatase & Superwhite Grade 5522Sicovit Iron Oxide 3388
Chewable and Orodispersible aids Avicel CE15 Microcrystalline Cellulose and Guar Gum 1111Ceolus KG Highly Compactible MCC 4400D-L Malic Acid Malic Acid 7788Kollidon CL Crosspovidone (Crosslinked PVP) 3355Ludipress Lactose Monohydrate and povidone (PVPK) compound 3377Lycatab Mineral CC Compound of Calcium Carbonate & Maize Starch 2211Lycoat Peas Starch Based Aqueous Film Coating System 2200Maltisorb Maltitol 2200Neosorb Sorbitol 1199Pearlitol Mannitol 1188Starlac Directly compressible Starch & Lactose compound 2222Xylisorb Xylitol 2200
Fermentation aids Solulys AST Corn-steep powder 1199Soluten 50 Cellulose free, high vegetable protein 1199
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Lubricating agents DUB DBHG Glyceryl Dibehenate 7755DUB MCT Medium Chain Triglycerides 7755DUB Microlub Stearic Acid 7744DUB SE Sucrose Esters 7744Stepanol Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 7700Synpro Stearates Magnesium Stearate / Calcium Stearate / Zinc Stearate 5500Talc Luzenac Pharma Talc 4488
Chewing gum baseMedGumBase / CPG Medicated Chewing Gum Base / DC Chewing Gum Base 7722
Dental Impression Materials Protanal Potassium Alginate / Triethanolamine Alginate 1133
Mineral supplements A-Tab Dicalcium Phospate Anhydrous, Granular 4422Calipharm Calcium Phospate Powder 4422Calopake Extra Light, Precipitated Calcium Carbonate 5566Di-Tab Dicalcium Phospate Dihydrate, Granular 4422Lycatab Mineral CC Compound of Calcium Carbonate & Maize Starch 2211Magnesium Salts Magnesium Oxide / Magnesium Carbonate / Magnesium Hydroxide 6644Scoralite Calcium Carbonate 6666Sturcal L Heavy, Precipitated Calcium Carbonate 5566Tri-tab Tricalcium Phospate Anhydrous, Granular 4422
Nutritional supplementsNutriose Soluble Fibre 2222DUB MCT Medium Chain Triglycerides 7755
Parenteral & Opthalmic aids Cremophor ELP Polyoxyl - 35 - Castor Oil (Extra pure grade) 3388Crysmeb Low MS Methyl Betacyclodextrin 2233Dextrose Anhydrous PF Injectable Glucose Anhydrous 2233D-L Lactic Acid Synthetic Grade Lactic Acid 8800DUB MCT Medium Chain Triglycerides 7755Kleptose HPB Hydroxypropyl Betacyclodextrin 2233Kollidon Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone (PVPK - 12PF, 17PF) 3344Lutrol E Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) / Macrogol 3377Lutrol F Poloxamer 3377Lycadex PF Injectable Dextrose Monohydrate 2233Metolose SH Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC - High Viscosity) 2277Natrosol 250 Pharm Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose 3300Neosorb PF Sorbitol Pyrogen Free Grade 1199Pearlitol PF Mannitol Pyrogen Free Grade 1188Soluphor P 2 - Pyrrolidone 3366Solutol HS-15 Macrogol - 15 - Hydroxystearate 3388Xylisorb PF Xylitol Pyrogen Free Grade 2200
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Encapsulating agents Aquacoat ECD 30 Aqueous dispersion of Ethyl Cellulose 1122Crysmeb Low MS Methyl Betacyclodextrin 2233Ethyl Cellulose Ethyl Cellulose Pharm 3300Kleptose Betacyclodextrin 2233Kleptose HPB Hydroxy Propyl Betacyclodextrin 2233Protanal Alginate 1133
Plasticizing agents Cremophor Hydrogenated Castor Oil 3388DUB DBS Dibutyl Sebacate 7755DUB MCT Medium Chain Triglycerides 7755Lutrol E Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) / Macrogol 3377Polysorb 85/70/00 Aqueous Solution of D-Sorbitol & Sorbitan 1199Protanal Ester Propylene Glycol Alginate 1133
Solubilizing aids Cremophor Hydrogenated Castor Oil 3388Crysmeb Low MS Methyl Betacyclodextrin 2233Docusate Sodium (DSS) Dioctyl Ester of Sodium Sulfosuccinate 6688DUB Microlub Stearic Acid 7744DUB SE Sucrose Esters 7744Kleptose Betacyclodextrin 2233Kleptose HPB Hydroxypropyl Betacyclodextrin 2233Lutrol F Poloxamer 3377Soluphor P 2 - Pyrrolidone 3366Solutol HS-15 Macrogol - 15 - Hydroxystearate 3388
Spherical Seed CoreCelphere Microcrystalline Cellulose Spheres 6600Pharm-a-spheres Sugar Spheres (Non-Pareil Seeds) 6622
Emulsifying agentsCremophor A Macrogol - Cetostaryl Ether 3388Docusate Sodium (DSS) Dioctyl Ester of Sodium Sulfosuccinate 6688DUB GMS Glyceryl Stearate 7755DUB Microlub Stearic Acid 7744DUB SE Sucrose Esters 7744Lutrol F Poloxamer 3377Magnabrite Magnesium Aluminum Silicate 5544Stepanol Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 7700Synpro Stearate Sodium Stearate 5500
Suspending agents Avicel RC/CL Microcrystalline Cellulose and Sodium CMC (Hydrocolloid) 1111Blanose Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (Na CMC) 3322Magnabrite Magnesium Aluminum Silicate 5544Marine Colloids Carrageenan 1144Metolose SH Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC - High Viscosity) 2277Metolose SM Methyl Cellulose 2277Natrosol 250 Pharm Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose (HEC) 3300Protanal Alginate 1133Xantural Xanthan Gum 4466
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Stabilizing agentsD-L Malic Acid Malic Acid 7788Protanal Ester Propylene Glycol Alginate 1133Kollidon CL Crosspovidone (Crosslinked PVP) 3355
Sweetening agents Alveosucre Agglomerated Sucrose 5599Caster Sugar / Crystal Sugar Screened Sucrose 6600Compressuc Directly Compressible Sucrose 5588Flolys Dextrose syrup with extensive hydrolysis 2233Hi-Sweet High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) 2211Icing Sugar Milled Sucrose 5588Lycasin Maltitol Syrup 2200Maltisorb Maltitol 2200Neosorb Sorbitol 1199Pearlitol Mannitol 1188Roclys Dextrose Syrup without extensive hydrolysis 2233Sucrose Solution Liquid sucrose 5599Xylisorb Xylitol 2200
Taste Masking agents Aquacoat ECD 30 Aqueous dispersion of Ethyl Cellulose 1122Crysmeb Low MS Methyl Betacyclodextrin 2233Ethyl Cellulose Ethyl Cellulose Pharm 3300Kleptose Betacyclodextrin 2233Kleptose HPB Hydroxypropyl Betacyclodextrin 2233Kollicoat IR Polyvinyl Alcohol-PEG Graft Copolymer 3355Kollicoat MAE Methacrylic Acid Copolymer 3366Trehalose Non-reducing Di-Saccharide 4400
Thickening agents Blanose Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (Na CMC) 3322DUB GMS Glyceryl Stearate 7755Klucel Hydroxy Propyl Cellulose 3311Kollidon Povidone (PVPK 25, 30, 90F) 3344Lutrol F Poloxamer 3377Magnabrite Magnesium Aluminum Silicate 5544Marine Colloids Carrageenan 1144Metolose SH Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC - High Viscosity) 2277Metolose SM Methyl Cellulose 2277Natrosol 250 Pharm Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose 3300Protanal Alginate 1133Tackidex Dextrin 2244Xantural Xanthan Gum 4466
Suppository basesDUB PP Hemi-synthetic Glycerides 7766Synpro Stearate Sodium Stearate 5500
DisinfectantsPVP Iodine Povidone Iodine 3366
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Microcrystalline Cellulose,Alginate, Carrageenan,Cellulose Gel and CoatingSystems. For more than half acentury, manufacturers aroundthe world have turned to FMCBIOPOLYMER for theuncompromising performanceand quality of these distinctiveproducts. The very name FMCBioPolymer reflects the naturaland renewable raw materialsfrom which their products arederived and the polymerchains within the products thatcreate strong and stableapplications in thepharmaceutical industry.
Apart from a very focussedcustomer service network,FMC BioPolymer offerspartnerships to companies indeveloping new technologies,applications and othertechnical support. It has ISOcertified manufacturingfacilities in Europe, NorthAmerica and Asia. Theircommitment to product qualityand functionality exists at everylevel - from raw materialsourcing to manufacturing,process control, storage andshipping.
It is one global producer that isdifferent from all others.
FMC BioPolymer
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AVICEL® PHMicrocrystalline Cellulose USP/NF, EP, JP
Avicel PH is purified, partially depolymerized alpha cellulose derived from purified speciality grades ofwood pulp. The unique properties of Avicel PH makes it an indispensable formulation tool. It is theexcipient of choice for direct compression formulations, lending superior compactibility, drug carryingcapacity and rapid disintegration. These properties also benefit dry granulation processes such as rollercompaction or slugging. When used in wet granulation processes, Avicel reduces the risk ofovergranulation, avoids screen blockage and promotes uniform, rapid drying. Avicel PH is an excellentextrusion-spheronization binder. The inclusion of Avicel PH in capsule formulations improves flow,facilitates plug formation and aids capsule disintegration.
Grade Description Application
Avicel PH -101 Standard grade withmedium particle size
For conventional applications, especially in wetgranulation and roller compaction
Avicel PH -102 Standard grade with largeparticle size
For improved flow in direct compression, the dryphase of wet granulation and dry granulation
Avicel PH -103 Low moisture content withfine particle size
Well suited to moisture-sensitive drugs
Avicel PH -105 Extra fine particle size For use in direct compression of coarse or hard-to-compress materials
Avicel PH -112 Very low moisture contentwith large particle size
For increased flow in direct compression withmoisture-sensitive ingredients
Avicel PH -113 Very low moisture contentwith fine particle size
Helps extend shelf life and improve final productstability especially with moisture-sensitive drugs
Avicel PH -200 Largest particle size For best flow rate in direct compression and drygranulation maintaining high levels of compressibilityand minimizing problems of weight-variation andcontent uniformity
Avicel PH - 200 LM Largest particle size withvery low moisture content
For best flow rate in direct compression withmoisture-sensitive ingredients
Avicel PH -301 High bulk density with fineparticle size
Reduces powder stratification, helps mixing of fineactives and facilitates making smaller tablets
Avicel PH -302 High bulk density withlarge particle size
Avoids powder segregation, achieves good flowrates and can be used for high dose formulations toproduce thin tablets
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AVICEL® RC/CLMicrocrystalline Cellulose and Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium USP/NF, BP, JPE
Avicel RC/CL are water dispersible, spray-dried blends of microcrystalline cellulose and sodiumcarboxymethylcellulose used in preparation of pharmaceutical suspensions and emulsions. Usage of theseproducts eliminate lengthy hydration time and provides long shelf-life stability. They act as viscosityregulators and modifiers thus preventing caking or sedimentation in suspensions.
AVICEL® CEMicrocrystalline Cellulose and Guar Gum
Avicel CE 15 is a speciality proprietary combination product specially engineered to improve theorganoleptic properties of chewable tablets.
AC-DI-SOL®
Croscarmellose Sodium USP/NF, EP, JP
Ac-Di-Sol is a crosslinked sodium CMC that facilitates rapid disintegration and drug dissolution in tablets,capsules and other solid dosage forms. It performs dual functionality of water wicking and rapid swellingresulting in it's superior disintegration characteristics.
Grade Description Application
Avicel RC-591 Spray dried, requiring lowshear for dispersion
Provides a structured dispersion vehicle, acts as aprotective colloid and facilitates dispersion
Avicel RC-581 Bulk dried, requiring highshear for dispersion
Conventional suspending agent and dispersion aid
Avicel CL-611 Spray dried, requiring lowshear for dispersion
Excellent for reconstitutable / dry suspensions
Grade Description Application
Avicel CE-15 Co-processed MCC andGuar Gum
Improved mouth feel, less grittiness, chalkiness,softer tablets with reduced friability and in generalsuperior sensory characteristics in chewable tablets
Grade Description Application
Ac-Di-Sol SD-711 Cross linked Sodium CMCor Modified Cellulose Gum
Highly effective in wet granulation & directcompression products, independent of tablethardness with low use level and excellent stability.Best known super disintegrant that is effective intraand extra-granularly
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LUSTRECLEAR™
Microcrystalline Cellulose and Carrageenan based Coating System
LustreClear LC-103 is a new product line based on proprietary FMC technology - aesthetic coatings withexciting sensory properties that enhance the patient’s experience and create unique product designopportunities.
AQUACOAT® ECDAqueous dispersion of Ethyl Cellulose USP/NF, EP, JP
Aquacoat Ethyl Cellulose is a 30% solid polymer aqueous dispersion of submicron Ethyl Cellulose spheresfor pharmaceutical film coating.
AQUACOAT® CPDAqueous dispersion of Cellulose Acetate Phthalate USP/NF, EP, JP
Aquacoat Cellulose Acetate Phthalate is a 30% solid polymer aqueous dispersion for enteric coatedformulations.
Grade Description Application
LustreClear LC-103 An aqueous clear film coatingfor tablets and other soliddosage forms
All-in-one solvent free, clear conventional coatingproviding formulators with flexibility and resultingin elegant, easy to swallow and taste maskedfinished forms
Grade Description Application
Aquacoat ECD-30 A water based pseudo-latexsystem allowing solvent freecoating. Also allows a widechoice of plasticizer
Sustained released beads for capsules / tablets,moisture barrier / sealant and taste masking forpowders, granules, tablets and capsules
Grade Description Application
Aquacoat CPD-30 A water based pseudo-latexsystem allowing solvent freeenteric coating
Enteric coating of tablets and capsules. Providesan elegant appearance for even embossedtablets and facilitates formation of stable films with6 - 10% coating level by weight. Can also becoated onto beads for hard gelatin capsules
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PROTANAL® & PROTACID™
Alginates and Alginic acid USP/NF, EP, JP
Alginates are natural hydrocolloids of vegetable origin that occur as a structural component in marinebrown algae, where they give strength and flexibility to the plant. FMC Protanal alginates and Protacidalginic acids offer unique gel-forming, film-forming, thickening and stabilizing properties.
Grade Description Viscosity (mPas) (1%) Application
Protacid F 120 NM Acid – Anti-Reflux Tablets
Protanal LFR 5/60 Na Salt 300 - 700 (10%) Anti-Reflux Suspensions
Protanal LFMg 5/60 Mg Salt 1000 - 1800 (7.5%)
Protanal LF 240 D Na Salt 70 - 200 Sustained Release
Protanal LF 120 M Na Salt 70 - 150
Protanal LF 200 M Na Salt 200 - 400
Protanal LF 10/60 D Na Salt 20 - 70 Wound Healing
Protanal LF 10/60 LS Na Salt 20 - 70
Protanal LF 10/60 Na Salt 20 - 70
Protanal Ester SD-LB Propylene Glycol 700 - 1800 (2%) Stabilizer, Binder, Plasticizer &Emulsifier
Protanal HF 12 RBS Na Salt 600 - 1000 Dental Impression Materials
Protanal LF 200 DL Na Salt 200 - 400
Protanal LF 200 M Na Salt 200 - 400
Protanal LF 200 S Na Salt 200 - 400
Protanal KF 200 RBS K Salt 200 - 400
Protanal KF 200 K Salt 200 - 400
Protanal KF 200 S K Salt 200 - 400
Protanal TA 250 Triethanolamine 200 - 400
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MARINE COLLOIDS™ CARRAGEENANCarrageenan USP/NF
Marine Colloids Carrageenan is a naturally-occurring family of polysaccharides extracted from redseaweeds. FMC develops blends for specific gelling, thickening and stabilizing properties desired forpharmaceutical applications.
Grade Description Application
CGN Type Viscosity Gel Type
Gelcarin GP-379 Iota High Thixotropic Elastic, mediumstrength
Creams, SuspensionsPolyol and Protein reactivePromotes freeze thaw
Gelcarin GP-812 Kappa Low Brittle, strong Stronger gels than GP 911Syneresis higher than GP 911
Gelcarin GP-911 Kappa Low Brittle, firm Encapsulation / Delivery systemsPolyol and Protein reactive
Viscarin GP-109 Lambda Medium Non-gelling Creams, LotionsPolyol and Protein reactive
Viscarin GP-209 Lambda High Non-gelling Creams, LotionsPolyol and Protein reactive
SeaSpen PF Iota Medium Thixotropic Elastic, weak Suspensions / ReconstitutablesTopical lotions / creams
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A business unit of FMC BioPolymer
NovaMatrix is a newly created business unit of FMC BioPolymer. Their current products are special ultrapure grades of sodium alginates, chitosan salts & bases and sodium hyaluronates that satisfy functionaland regulatory specifications. These are well-characterized and documented biopolymers and biomaterialsfor use in the development of novel drug delivery therapies, in the formation of biostructures for tissueengineering, wound healing, implants and advanced biotechnology applications. They also have provenproperties suitable for parenteral administration of challenging drugs and implants.
PRONOVA™ UPUltra pure Sodium Alginates
Pronova alginate is a linear copolymer with homopolymeric blocks of (1�4)-linked beta-D-Mannuronate(M) and its C-5 epimer alpha-L-guluronate (G) residues, respectively, covalently linked together in differentsequences or blocks. Endotoxin (EU/g) is <_ 100.
PRONOVA™ SLSterile Sodium Alginates
Sterilizing alginate solutions may often be an obstacle in pharmaceutical and biomedical applicationsrequiring sterility of the applied material. In particular, this relates to problems with polymer degradationduring autoclaving or irradiation procedures. To meet customer demands, NovaMatrix offers PRONOVA SLalginate as a sterilized and lyophilized product. Endotoxin (EU/g) is <_ 100.
Grade Viscosity (mPas)
Pronova UP LVM 20 - 200
Pronova UP MVM > 200
Pronova UP LVG 20 - 200
Pronova UP MVG > 200
Pronova UP Test Kit Contains gram quantities of the above four UP products
Grade Viscosity (mPas)
Pronova SLM20 20 - 100
Pronova SLM100 > 100
Pronova SLG20 20 - 100
Pronova SLG100 > 100
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PROTASAN™ UPUltra pure Chitosan salts
PROTASAN ultrapure (UP) chitosan salts and bases is a linear polysaccharide composed of beta-(1�4)-linked D-glucosamine (D) and 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucosamine. The products are characterized byspecified parameters reflecting the key properties and purity profile of the material. With it's positivelycharged amino groups, chitosan differs from most polysaccharides that are neutral or negatively charged.Thus, chitosan becomes water soluble in acidic solutions.
SODIUM HYALURONATEUltra pure Sodium Hyaluronate USP, JP, JCIC
Sodium Hyaluronate Pharma Grade is a highly purified and well-characterized sodium hyaluronatedeveloped for use in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. It is manufactured at the NovaMatrix /FMC BioPolymer strategic partner Kibun’s state-of-the-art production facility in Japan. The fermentation ofultra pure sodium hyaluronate is made from non-animal origin material.
Grade Description
Protasan UP CL 113 Chitosan Chloride Salt
Protasan UP CL 213 Chitosan Chloride Salt
Protasan UP G 113 Chitosan Glutamate Salt
Protasan UP G 213 Chitosan Glutamate Salt
Protasan UP Test Kit Contains gram quantities of the above four UP products
Grade Mol. Weight (kDa)
Pharma grade 80 620 - 1150
Pharma grade 150 1400 - 1800
A business unit of FMC BioPolymer
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ROQUETTE was founded in1933 and ranks amongst theworld's leading producers ofstarch derivatives and polyolsfor the pharma, food &cosmetic industry. It has ahuge range of excipients andvery specialized products thatact as humectants, molecularencapsulation solutions,injectables, sweeteners,binders, diluents.... etc.
Globally it has 13 productionfacilities manufacturing over600 products and asophisticated Research Centreat Lestrem, France where closeto 350 scientists work, who areavailable to provide technicalassistance to customers.Committed to strong customerservice, Roquette have a worldwide network of subsidiariesand agents.
Roquette Freres
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PEARLITOL®
Mannitol USP/NF, EP, JP
Mannitol is a polyol manufactured by a process based upon starch. It is remarkably stable and alsosoluble in different solvents. It occurs as a slightly sweet white crystalline powder, that gives a coolingsensation in the mouth. It is non-cariogenic, has low hygroscopicity and thus forms an ideal excipient fordry formulations.
Grade Description Application
Pearlitol PF (Mannitol PFG) Pyrogen free Diuretic-osmotic for injectable solutions
Pearlitol 25 C (Mannitol 25) Extra fine particle size Diluent, excipient for unstable actives &flash release, freeze drying carrier andsweetener with cooling effectPearlitol 50 C (Mannitol 35) Medium particle size
Pearlitol 160 C (Mannitol 60) Coarse particle size
Spray Dried Mannitol
Grade Description Application
Pearlitol 100 SD Fine particle size Excellent diluent-binders for directcompression applications (fast dissolving,chewable, oral dispersible, effervescenttablets)Pearlitol 200 SD Medium particle size
Agglomerated Mannitol
Grade Description Application
Pearlitol 300 DC Fine particle size Excellent diluent-binder for directcompression applications and in additioncan be used as neutral carriers onto whichactive substances are poured or sprayed
Pearlitol 400 DC Medium particle size
Pearlitol 500 DC Coarse particle size
Crystalline Mannitol
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NEOSORB®
Sorbitol USP/NF, EP, JP
POLYSORB®
Liquid Sorbitol, partially dehydrated EP
Grade Description Application
Polysorb 85/70/00(Anidrisorb 85/70)
Aqueous solution of D-Sorbitol and Sorbitans
A superior plasticizing agent in the manufactureof soft gelatin capsules
SOLULYS®
Corn-steep powder
Grade Description Application
Neosorb P 100 T Extra fine particle size Excellent excipient for direct compression ofsuckable and chewable tablets, diluent for sachet& sweetener for pharma chewing gumsNeosorb P 60 W Fine particle size
Neosorb P 20/60 Medium particle size
Neosorb P 30/60 Coarse particle size
Neosorb PFG Pyrogen free Parenteral nutrition; used in combination withamino acids
Neosorb 70/70 B Sorbitol solution - Non crystallizing
Humectant and bulk sweetener for syrups,suspensions, oral ampoules, pastilles andlozenges
Grade Description Application
Solulys AST Spray dried corn-steeppowder
For seed culture as well as in main fermentation
Soluten 50 Cellulose free, high vegetableprotein
For main fermentation media
GLUCONO-DELTA-LACTONE USP/NF
Grade Description Application
G-D-L G Crystalline white powder,slightly sweet beforedeveloping an acid taste.Mean Diameter (µm) - G: 790; T: 330
pH acidity regulator, source of gluconate ionsand increases the efficacy of preservatives
G-D-L T
* Also available as Sodium Gluconate Salt
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MALTISORB® & LYCASIN®
Maltitol USP/NF, EP
XYLISORB®
Xylitol USP/NF, EP, JP
Grade Description Application
Maltisorb P 90 Fine particle size Diluent for tablets and sachets, excipient forcoating with high sweetening power & goodsolubility. Used for chewable, suckable andeffervescent tablets
Maltisorb P 200 Coarse particle size
Maltisorb 75/75 72% - 76% dry maltitol syrup Liquid sweetener for syrups, suspensions,lozenges, oral ampoules, pastilles and pharmachewing gumsLycasin 80/55 50% - 55% dry maltitol syrup
Lycasin HBC Special grade maltitol syrup Hard boiled candies
Grade Description Application
Xylisorb 90 Fine particle size Diluent for sachets, chewable & suckable tablets.Sugar free coating (non-cariogenic) withsweetening power identical to that of Sucrose.Xylisorb 300 Medium particle size
Xylisorb 700 / PFG Pyrogen free, coarse particle size Parenteral nutrition; used in combination withamino acids
LYCOAT®
Aqueous Film Coating System
Lycoat is Roquette's innovation in conventional film coating. A new alternative for the formulator; it ispatent protected and has exciting benefits like reduced coating time, instant dispersion at roomtemperature with no foam formation etc. Another important application of Lycoat is to manufactureOrodispersible strips.
Grade Description Application
Lycoat RS Modified peas starch basedaqueous film coating system
Cold water soluble, easy-to-prepare systemensuring fast coating process giving a smooth,glossy & uniform colour tablet coat
ReadiLYCOATTM Ready to use film coating system Used for aesthetic and functional benefits intablets with improved organoleptic properties,ease of solubilisation and process efficiency
Lycoat NG 73 Modified peas starch basedaqueous film
Used in the manufacture of orally disintegratingfilms (mouth wafers)
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STARCHGMO Free Starch USP/NF, EP, JP
Grade Description Application
Maize Starch 5 % (Dried) Extracted from maize.Microbiologically compliant
Dried maize starch is a low moisturegrade for moisture sensitive drugs
Maize Starch B Extracted from maize, wheat orpotato origin. Microbiologicallycompliant
Diluent and disintegrant for tablets andcapsules
Extra White Maize Starch
Corn Starch 400 L
Wheat Starch TB
Potato Starch B
Modified Starches
Grade Description Application
Lycatab® PGS Fully pregelatinised maize starch Excellent binder for wet granulation
Lycatab® C Partially pregelatinised maizestarch
Versatile excipient optimised as a filler forhard gelatin capsules. Also used as abinder cum disintegrant for directcompression with self-lubricating propertyand as a binder for wet granulation
Lycatab® DSH Partially hydrolyzed maize starch Low viscosity, natural binder for wetgranulation. Ready to use, easilydispersible, quickly soluble and nomaturation time. It can also be directlyincorporated in dry blends
Lycatab® Mineral CC Compound of precipitatedcalcium carbonate granulatedwith maize starch
Direct compression of chewable calciumtablets with improved mouth-feel
Native Starches
HI-SWEET®
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
Grade Description Application
Hi-Sweet 55 Contains minimum 55% fructose(DS basis)
Used as a bulk sweetner and viscosifierin medicated syrups and suspensions.Provides high sweetness and clearmouth feel compared to sucrose andinvert sugar
Hi-Sweet 42 Contains minimum 42% fructose(DS basis)
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GLYCOLYS®
Sodium Starch Glycolate USP/NF, EP, JP
Grade Description Application
Glycolys Standard grade - Type A Conventional disintegrant for soliddosage forms. Used in both WG and DCprocesses
Glycolys LV Low viscosity grade - Type A Designed to resist high sheer in WGprocess
Glycolys Low pH Acid stable grade - Type B Designed to resist acidic pH informulations
STARLACTM
Spray-dried compound of Maize Starch & Lactose Monohydrate USP/NF, EP
Grade Description Application
Starlac Designed for direct compressionwith superior flowability andexceptional disintegrationproperties with superior storagestability
Direct compression filler fororo-dispersible tablets, low-dosageformulations, capsule filling and cores forcoating
Grade Description Application
Nutriose FB Wheat fibre For enteral nutrition and low calorieformulations. Has properties like high fibrecontent (85%), well tolerated digestion,low calorific value, non-cariogenic andlow glycaemic & insulinaemic index
Nutriose FM Maize fibre
NUTRIOSE®
Soluble Fibre
Nutriose products are dextrins developed by Roquette's research centre as innovation soluble fibres withvaluable technological advantages. Their chemical stability as well as their controlled powder propertiesmake them flexible ingredients for a variety of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.
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KLEPTOSE®
Betacyclodextrin USP/NF, EP, JPE & derivatives
Betacyclodextrins and its hydroxy-propyl derivatives (HPBCD) are cyclic oligosaccharides obtained fromstarch by enzymatic cyclisation using enzymes called cycloglycosyl transferases. Its non-polar cavityallows the formation of complexes with actives in the solvent or dry phase. Used as encapsulating agentsand solubility enhancers for tablets, capsules, sachets, syrups, solutions and oral suspensions.
GLUCOSEDextrose USP/NF, EP, JP
Grade Description Application
Lycadex® PF Pyrogen free dextrosemonohydrate
Osmotic agent in injectable & dialysissolutions, parenteral nutrition and treatment ofhypoglycaemia
Dextrose AnhydrousPF
Pyrogen free dextrose anhydrous
Dextrose GC Agglomerated dextrosemonohydrate
Direct compression diluent with excellentcompressability & flowability for tablets,sachets and capsule formulation
Roferose® Dextrose Monohydrate Diluent for tablets, capsules and sachets
Roclys® Dextrose syrups withoutextensive hydrolysis
Inhibiting sucrose crystallization, texturizerand bulk sweetener in syrups, lozenges,pastilles and pharmaceutical chewing gums
Flolys® Dextrose syrups with moreextensive hydrolysis
Grade Description Application
Kleptose STD Standard grade Inclusion in solvent phase
Kleptose DC Granular grade Direct compression
Kleptose 10 Micronised grade Suitable for aerosols
Kleptose 7PC Low water content grade Inclusion in dry phase
Kleptose HPB Hydroxy Propyl BetacyclodextrinMedium Molar Substitution
Increases water solubility of poorly solubledrugs and also suitable for parenteral use
Crysmeb® Methyl BetacyclodextrinLow Molecular Substitution
Similar to Kleptose HPB. In addition it isintrinsically crystallisable and has lowhaemolytic power
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GLUCIDEX®
Maltodextrin and Dried glucose syrup USP/NF, EP
TACKIDEX®
Dextrin USP/NF, EP
Grade Description Application
Tackidex B 147 White dextrin from maize starch Tablet & capsule filler, binder for tabletgranulation, sugar coating ingredient,thickening agent for suspensions
Grade Description Application
Glucidex 2 D Maltodextrin with dextrosemaximum 3
Soluble in water and offer high standard oforganic, mineral and bacteriological purity
Used as diluent for tablets, capsules,sachets; spray-drying carrier andcarbohydrate source in infant and enteralfoods
Glucidex 6 D Maltodextrin with dextroseequivalent of 5 to 8
Glucidex 9 D Maltodextrin with dextroseequivalent of 8 to 10
Glucidex 12 D Maltodextrin with dextroseequivalent of 11 to 14
Glucidex 17 D Maltodextrin with dextroseequivalent of 15 to 18
Glucidex 19 D Maltodextrin with dextroseequivalent of 18 to 20
Glucidex 21 D Dried glucose syrup with dextroseequivalent of 20 to 23
Glucidex 33 D Dried glucose syrup with dextroseequivalent of 31 to 34
Glucidex 47 D Dried glucose syrup with dextroseequivalent of 45 to 48
Note : Also available in IT grades which provides free flowing properties and better solubilization due to its particular physicalstructure.
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Founded in Japan in 1926,SHIN-ETSU has grown to be aleader in many fields with amajor presence in the arena ofexcipients required by thepharmaceutical industry. It isthe world's largest MC &HPMC producer and ranksamongst the top five chemicalcompanies, globally.
Their products are pioneeringinnovations in use sincedecades with additionsconstantly being developedand introduced at regularintervals. Specialities includefilm coating materials, binders,water soluble cellulose ethersand derivatives, sustainedrelease agents, enteric coatingmaterials and several othersmaking them indispensible inthe development of newgeneration formulations.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co.
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PHARMACOAT®
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose USP/NF, EP, JP
Pharmacoat is low viscosity Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose initially developed as an under-coat for sugarcoating. It is very versatile, gives an excellent finish and suitable for many applications in the design of filmcoated tablet formulations. It is also effective as a binder since it does not interact with drugs, has superiorstability, non-ionic character and available in various viscosity grades.
Grade Description Application
Viscosity (cps) USP Substitution Type
Pharmacoat 603 3 2910 Wet granulation binder
Pharmacoat 603W 3 2910 White grade of 603
Pharmacoat 606 6 2910 Regular film coating
Pharmacoat 606W 6 2910 White grade of 606
Pharmacoat 606G 6 2910 Granular grade of 606 (dispersesquickly)
Pharmacoat 615 15 2910 Film coating, greater film strength
Pharmacoat 645W 4.5 2910 White grade, short processing
Pharmacoat 904 4 2208 Sugar coating binder
HPMCPHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Phthalate USP/NF, EP, JP
HPMCP is a phthalic half ester of HPMC. It is a solvent based enteric coating agent to protect drugs fromdegradation from gastric acid and to prevent them from causing side effects in the stomach.
Grade Description Application
Dissolving pH* Viscosity (cst)
HPMCP HP-55 >_5.5 40 Regular grade
HPMCP HP-55S 170 Greater film strength
HPMCP HP-50 >_5.0 55 Soluble at lower pH
* Mcllvaine's buffer (citric acid-Na2HPO4)
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METOLOSE®
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) / Methylcellulose (MC) USP/NF, EP, JP
Metolose is a non-ionic water soluble cellulose ether derived from pulp. It is available in a wide viscosityrange from 4 cps to 100000 cps. It provides a variety of functions such as water retention, thickening,protective colloid, surface activity, sustained release etc. Shin-Etsu also manufactures special HPMCgrades used as sustained release agents for matrix systems.
Grade Description Application
Viscosity (cps) USP Substitution Type
Metolose 60SH-50 50 2910 HPMC polymer used forsustained release, thickener,suspending agent and binder fortablets and granules. Also usedfor opthalmics
Metolose 60SH-4000 4000 2910
Metolose 60SH-10000 10000 2910
Metolose 65SH-50 50 2906
Metolose 65SH-4000 4000 2906
Metolose 90SH-100 100 2208
Metolose 90SH-4000 4000 2208
Metolose 90SH-15000 15000 2208
Metolose 90SH-100000 100000 2208
Metolose 90 SH-100SR 100 2208 Special HPMC grades used ashydrophilic matrix agentsallowing more controllable andreproducible drug release, thusproviding consistency in the finalproduct
Metolose 90SH-4000SR 4000 2208
Metolose 90SH-100000SR 100000 2208
Metolose SM-4 4 - MC polymer used for granulecoating
Metolose SM-15 15 - MC polymer used as granulatingagent, emulsifying agent,thickener, bulk laxative, etc.Metolose SM-400 400 -
Metolose SM-4000 4000 -
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L-HPCLow substituted Hydroxypropyl Cellulose USP/NF, EP, JP
L-HPC is a low substituted Hydroxypropyl ether of cellulose. It is insoluble in water and solvents but swellsin water. It causes changes in the binding and disintegrating characteristics as a result of subtle changesin physical properties. Thus, it is widely used as dual-functional excipient (disintegrant/binder) for tablets,granules or other pharmaceutical solid dosage forms.
Grade Description Application
Mean particle size * (µm) Particle type
L-HPC LH-11 50 Highly fibrous Direct Compression (anti-capping)
L-HPC LH-21 40 Moderately fibrous Regular grade (dry mixing, wetgranulation)
L-HPC LH-22 40 Moderately fibrous Lower hydroxypropoxy content(sometimes better disintegration)
L-HPC LH-31 20 Micronized Micronized grade (pelletextrusion, layering)
L-HPC LH-32 20 Lower hydroxypropoxy content
L-HPC LH-B1 50 Non fibrous High bulk density grade used indirect compression or fluid bedgranulation process especiallyfor high load formulations
SHIN-ETSU AQOAT® (HPMCAS)Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Acetate Succinate USP/NF, JP
Aqoat is a new enteric coating material for application in aqueous, solvent and dry coating system. Canalso be used in the design of sustained release dosage form in combination with gastric solublepreparation.
Grade Description Application
Dissolving pH* Acetyl(%) / Succinoyl(%)
Aqoat AS-LF ≥ 5.5 8 / 15 Micronized grades for aqueousand dry coating
Aqoat AS-MF ≥ 6.0 9 / 11
Aqoat AS-HF ≥ 6.5 12 / 6
Aqoat AS-LG ≥ 5.5 8 / 15 Granular grades for solvent-based coating
Aqoat AS-MG ≥ 6.0 9 / 11
Aqoat AS-HG ≥ 6.5 12 / 6
* Mcllvaine's buffer (citric acid-Na2HPO4)
* Laser diffraction method
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AQUALON has been deliveringpharmaceutical performancesince the 1950s, through thelegacy of Hercules Inc. andHenkel GmbH. Aqualon wasoriginally founded in 1987 as ajoint venture between the water-soluble polymer groups ofthese two companies. Aqualonhas it's headquarters,corporate research centre andpharmaceutical laboratory inWilmington, Delaware, USAand production facilities inFrance, Netherlands and USA.
Currently, their product mixincludes a series of celluloseethers that meet requirementsfor use as excipients inpharmaceutical formulations.All products comply withpharmacopoeial standards laiddown by individual regulatorybodies. Aqualon products arewell known for their exceptionaland consistent quality.
Aqualon – (A division of Hercules, Inc.)
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AQUALON® ETHYL CELLULOSE PHARMEthyl Cellulose USP/NF, EP, JP
Ethyl cellulose is a non-ionic ethyl ether of cellulose containing not less than 44% and not more than 51%of ethoxy groups, calculated on dried basis. They are soluble in a wide range of organic solvents. Whenwater-soluble binders cannot be used, ethyl cellulose is often the polymer of choice. They are classifiedinto a range of polymer viscosities for different applications.
Grade Viscosity range (cps)* Application
EC N 7 Pharm 5.6 to 8 Micro encapsulation - Stabilize against activeinteractions, hydrolysis and oxidation
Tablet coating - Impart sustained release to film coatings
Tablet binder - Plastic flow, suitable for directcompression, injection molding and melt extrusion
Flavor masking - Improved taste through suppression ofstrong flavors
EC N 10 Pharm 8 to 11
EC N 14 Pharm 12 to 16
EC N 22 Pharm 18 to 24
EC N 50 Pharm 40 to 52
EC N 100 Pharm 80 to 105
EC T 10 Pharm 8 to 11 Directly compressible, micronized grade with highethoxyl content and low viscosity for optimizedcompactibility and good powder flow
NATROSOL® 250 PHARMHydroxy Ethyl Cellulose USP/NF, EP
Natrosol HEC is a non-ionic water-soluble cellulose ether, formed by reaction of cellulose with ethyleneoxide. It is used as a modified release tablet matrix, a film former and a thickener, stabilizer & suspendingagent for oral and topical applications when a non-ionic material is desired. Natrosol is easily dispersed incold or hot water to give solutions of varying viscosities and desired properties, yet it is insoluble inorganic solvents.
Grade Viscosity range (cps)* Application
Natrosol HHX Pharm 3500 - 5500 (at 1%) Modified release - provides effective diffusion limitingmatrix systems
Tablet coating - Imparts flexibility to films while providinga good barrier to water and oxygen transmission
Solution thickening, stabilizing and suspending agent -Controls rheology and provides pseudoplasticity
Natrosol HX Pharm 1500 - 2500 (at 1%)
Natrosol M Pharm 4500 - 6500 (at 2%)
Natrosol G Pharm 250 - 400 (at 2%)
Natrosol L Pharm 75 - 150 (at 5%)
* Concentration in water, weight %. Viscosities determined at 250 C, using a Brookfield LVF viscometer.
* Determined using 5% ethyl cellulose in 80 parts toulene, 20 parts ethanol by weight.
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KLUCEL®
Hydroxy Propyl Cellulose USP/NF, EP, JP
Klucel is a non-ionic cellulose ether with a versatile combination of properties. It is soluble in many polarorganic solvents and in water below 380 C, but is insoluble in water above 450 C. It's solutions are highlysurface-active, with low surface and interfacial tensions. In films and coatings, Klucel is heat-sealable andit is extremely flexible without plasticizers.
Grade Viscosity range(cps)* Application
Klucel EF Pharm 300 - 600 (10%) Tablet binding for immediate release - Yieldsunmatched tablet hardness and friability in wetgranulation and direct compression or drygranulation
Modified release - Provides effective diffusionlimiting matrix systems
Tablet coating - Imparts good flexibility andadhesion to films while providing a good barrier towater and oxygen transmission
Klucel EXF Pharm (extra fine) 300 - 600 (10%)
Klucel LF Pharm 75 - 150 (5%)
Klucel JF Pharm 150 - 400 (5%)
Klucel JXF Pharm (extra fine) 150 - 400 (5%)
Klucel GF Pharm 150 - 400 (2%)
Klucel GXF Pharm (extra fine) 150 - 400 (2%)
Klucel MF Pharm 4000 - 6500 (2%)
Klucel MXF Pharm (extra fine) 4000 - 6500 (2%)
Klucel HF Pharm 1500 - 3000 (1%)
Klucel HXF Pharm (extra Fine) 1500 - 3000 (1%)
* Concentration in water, weight %. Viscosities determined at 250 C, using a Brookfield LVF viscometer.
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BLANOSE® CELLULOSE GUMSodium Carboxymethylcellulose USP/NF, EP, JP
Blanose cellulose gum is the sodium salt of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), purified to meetpharmaceutical standards. They are soluble in water but insoluble in organic solvents. Generally are usedas thickeners, binders, stabilizers, suspending agents and rheology modifiers. Lower substitution typesprovide thixotropy and higher substitution types are used where smooth solutions are required.
Grade Viscosity range (cps)* Application
Blanose 7H4F-PH 2500 - 4500 (1%) Tablet coatings - Film former
Mucoadhesives - Absorbency
Syrups & suspensions - Thickener, suspendingagent
Sustained release - Thickener, diffusion barrier
Bulk laxatives - Physiologically inert, high waterbinding capacity
Ointments, creams and lotions - Stabilizer,thickener, film-former
Blanose 7HOF-PH 1000 - 2800 (1%)
Blanose 7H3SF-PH 1000 - 2800 (1%)
Blanose 7HF-PH 1500 - 2500 (1%)
Blanose 7M31F-PH 1500 - 3100 (2%)
Blanose 7M8SF-PH 200 - 800 (2%)
Blanose 7MF-PH 400 - 600 (2%)
Blanose 7M1F-PH 50 - 100 (2%)
Blanose 7LF-PH 25 - 50 (2%)
Blanose 9H4F-PH 2500 - 4500 (1%)
Blanose 9M31F-PH 1500 - 3100 (2%)
Blanose 9M8F-PH 400 - 800 (2%)
Blanose 12M8P 200 - 800 (2%)
Blanose 12M31P 1500 - 3100 (2%)
* Concentration in water, weight %. Viscosities determined at 250 C, using a Brookfield LVF viscometer.
DS-Type Substitution range Sodium content, %
7 0,65 to 0,90 ** 7,0 - 8,9
9 0,80 to 0,95 9,2 - 9,3
12 (for USP grades) 1,15 to 1,45 10,4 - 12,0
12 (for EP grades) 1,12 to 1,21 10,2 - 10,8
** in 7S and 7O types, the upper limit of substitution is 0,95.
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BASF is the world's leadingchemical company. As atransnational company, itmaintains businessrelationships with customers inmore than 170 countries andoperates production facilities in39 countries.
BASF's association in Indiastarted way back in 1943. It'spharmaceutical involvementincludes dozens of actives,excipients and vitamins.Excipients viz. Kollidon, Lutrol,Cremophor etc are familiarnames even to students ofpharmaceutical sciences. Overthe years, several specialityproducts have been developedand today offer versatilechoices to the modern dayformulator. They maintain aclose partnership with theindustry.
BASF Aktiengesellschaft
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KOLLIDON®
Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVPK) USP/NF, EF, JP
The soluble grades of Kollidon are obtained by free-radical polymerization of vinylpyrrolidone in water orisopropanol according to the cGMP regulations, yielding the chain structure of polyvinylpyrrolidone[1,141]. Because of its solubility in water and many organic solvents, it's high binding power and ability toform complexes, soluble PVP occupies a special position among the synthetic colloids. Kollidon isavailable in a wide range depending on their K-value and molecular weight.
Grade Description Application
K-value Molecular weight
Kollidon 12 PF 10.2 - 13.8 Low Pyrogen free grades for use as solubilzer,crystallization inhibitor, suspensionstabilizer and lyophilization agent ininjections and ophthalmic preparationsKollidon 17 PF 15.3 - 18.0 Low
Kollidon 25 22.5 - 26.7 Medium Versatile and widely used as binders intablets, capsules & granules, stabilizers inoral suspensions, film formers, dispersantsfor pigments, thickeners and bioavailabilityimprovers
Kollidon 30 27.0 - 32.1 Medium
Kollidon 90 F 81.0 - 96.3 High A highly effective binder, stabilizer for oraland topical suspensions, thickener,hydrophilizer and pore former in medicaldevices
KOLLIDON® VA 64Copolyvidone USP/NF, EP, JPE
Grade Description Application
K-value Characteristics
Kollidon VA 64 25.2 - 30.8 Copolymer ofVinylpyrrolidone-Vinylacetate inratio of 6 : 4 bymass
Dry binder, Wet Binder, Film forming agentin coatings and topical sprays
Kollidon VA 64 Fine Fine particle size grade for increased tablethardness resulting in less friability andbetter mechanical stability
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KOLLIDON® SRPolyvinyl Acetate and Povidone based excipient
KOLLIDON® CLCrosslinked Polyvinylpyrrolidone (Crosspovidone) USP/NF, EP, JPE
Grade Description Application
Kollidon CL Standard grade Used as a super disintegrant in tablets for improving releaseof active substances. Fine grade is ideal for small tablets(less content uniformity problems). Superfine grade is for fastdispersible tablets (with superior mouth feel). Micronizedgrade is used as a stabilizer for suspensions
Kollidon CL-F Fine particle sizegrade
Kollidon CL-SF Superfine particlesize grade
Kollidon CL-M Micronized grade
Grade Description Application
K-value Characteristics
Kollidon SR 60.0 - 65.0 Mixture of 80% Polyvinylacetate and 20%Povidone K 30
pH independent matrix former fordirect compression of sustainedrelease tablets, pellets andgranules
KOLLICOAT® IRGraft copolymers
Grade Description Application
Kollicoat IR Polyvinyl alcohol -polyethylene glycolgraft copolymer,very soluble in water
Instant release coatings and quick dissolving formulations.Also used as a pore former in sustained release formulationsand as a binder. It has enormous flexibility, low viscosity andrapid rate of dissolution besides not having to use a plasticizer
Kollicoat IR White Graft copolymer of75% polyvinylalcohol units and 25% polyethyleneglycol units withother additions forman instant releasewhite coating system
To produce white tablets or with a colour premix for colouredtablets. Used also for taste masking, appearance enhancingand protection of light sensitive actives
Kollicoat IR Protect Coprocessedproduct of KollicoatIR and PVA to form ahomogenous powder
Provides excellent moisture protection and taste masking inaddition to advantages of Kollicoat IR
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KOLLICOAT®
Methacrylic acid / Ethyl acrylate copolymers USP/NF, EP, JPE
Kollicoat grades are state of the art aqueous coating agents characterized by excellent film formingproperties, a reliable adjustment of release rates, easy and cost saving coating processes.
Grade Description Application
Kollicoat MAE 30DP Aqueous, milky white, lowviscosity, fast to use dispersionwith solid content of 30%
For white, coloured, & colourless enteric filmcoatings of pellets, crystals, soft gelatincapsules and other solid dosage forms. Alsoused as a moisture barrier, taste odourmasking and a barrier between incompatibleactives
Kollicoat MAE 100P White, redispersible powderpreferred when subject toextreme climatic conditions intransport or storage
Kollicoat EMM 30D Aqueous dispersion of acopolymer derived from ethylacrylate / methyl methacrylatewith solid content of 30%
Sustained release, pH independentmembrane coatings and matrix. Forms veryflexible films without plasticizer and allowsstable and reproducible drug release profiles.Also used for taste masking and moisturebarrier applications
Kollicoat SR 30D Aqueous dispersion of 27%polyvinyl acetate, 2.5% povidone& 0.3% sodium lauryl sulfate withsolid content of 30%
pH-independent sustained releaseformulations (coating or matrix), tastemasking and protective coatings
POVIDONE-IODINEPVP-Iodine USP/NF, EP, JP
Grade Description Application
PVP-Iodine 30/06 Standard grade Used as a disinfectant in topical formulationssuch as ointments, solutions, creams, ovulaand others. It is applied in gargle solutions,surgical scrubs and soaps
PVP-Iodine 30/06 M10 Micronised grade
SOLUPHOR® P2-Pyrrolidone, Distilled
Grade Description Application
Soluphor P Allows more rapid absorption ofactive substances on topicalapplication of drugs
Solvent for veterinary injections. Alsodescribed for transdermal systems and fortransmucosal application
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LUTROL®
Plasticizers & Solubilizers
Grade Description Application
Lutrol E 300 Molecular weight : 285 - 315Viscosity : 5.4 - 6.4 cps
Solvents for parenteral, topical, ophthalmic,oral, and rectal preparations. Widely used asan ointment base
Lutrol E 400 Molecular weight : 380 - 420Viscosity : 6.8 - 8.0 cps
Poloxamer USP/NF, EP
Grade Description Application
Lutrol F 68 Poloxamer 188 (Block polymer of81% PEG and 19% PPG)
Used as emulsifier, solubilizer, suspensionstabilizer, thickener in liquids, orals, topicals,parenterals and for enhancing bioavailabilityin solid preparations
Micronized grades avoids segregation ofpowder blends, gives a homogenous mixtureof actives and excipients, which results incontent uniformity concerns with tablets
Lutrol M 68 New, micronized grade of F 68with mean particle size of 50 µm
Lutrol F 127 Poloxamer 407 (Block polymer of73% PEG and 27% PPG)
Lutrol M 127 New, micronized grade of F 127with mean particle size of 50 µm
LUDIPRESS®
Advanced excipient for direct compression
Grade Description Application
Ludipress Granules of LactoseMonohydrate, Povidone 30 andCrosspovidone
For production of fast disintegrating tabletsby direct compression process
Ludipress LCE Compound of LactoseMonohydrate and Povidone 30
Direct compression of lozenges, sublingual,chewable and effervescent tablets. Alsosuitable for controlled release formulations
Polyethylene Glycol / Macrogol USP/NF, EP
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SOLUTOL® HS 15Macrogol-15-Hydroxystearate EP
Grade Description Application
Solutol HS 15 Well-tolerated, efficient solubilizerin aqueous systems forinjectables
For manufacturing aqueous parenteralpreparations with vitamins and other lipophilicactive pharmaceutical ingredients
SICOVIT®
Iron Oxide USP/NF, EP
CREMOPHOR®
Non-ionic surfactants USP/NF, EP
Grade Description Application
Cremophor RH 40 Polyoxyl-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
To solubilize vitamins, water-insoluble activesubstances and other hydrophobicsubstances in oral and topical liquid & semi-liquid dosage formsCremophor EL Polyoxyl-35 Castor Oil
(Standard Grade)
Cremophor ELP Polyoxyl-35 Castor Oil (Extra Pure Grade)
Used as a solubilizer in parenteral dosageform especially for sensitive drugs
Cremophor A 6 Macrogol-6 cetostearyl ether Non-ionic emulsifiers for production ofointments and creams based on oil-in-wateremulsions / water-in-oil emulsionsCremophor A 25 Macrogol-25 cetostearyl ether
Grade Description Application
Sicovit Red 30 E 172 Red colour pigment Stable colouring pigments approved for usein the pharma industry
Sicovit Yellow10 E 172 Yellow colour pigment
Sicovit Black E 172 Black colour pigment
Sicovit Brown E 172 Brown colour pigment
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ASAHI KASEI CHEMICALSCORPORATION, a membercompany of Asahi KaseiGroup, was founded in 1931and employs 4500 people. Byyear 2000, it had fourproduction facilities in Japanand a consolidated net salesturnover of approx. 10 billionUS Dollars.
Their product line includessome very specializedexcipients viz. Celphere (MCCSpheres), starch derivativesamongst others.
Asahi Kasei ChemicalsCorporation
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CELPHERE®
Microcrystalline Cellulose Spheres USP/NF, EP, JPE
CEOLUS® KGMicrocrystalline Cellulose USP/NF, EP, JP
Grade Particle size (µm) Description Application
Ceolus KG-802 50 Dry binder with adistinctive rod-formparticle configurationthat providesincomparablecompactibility
Particularly effective intableting large dose drugs,low compressible drugs,pressure sensitive drugs,coated granules and oraldispersible tablets
Ceolus KG-1000 50
PCS® PC-10Partly Pregelatinized Starch USP/NF, EP, JP
Grade Particle size (µm) Description Application
PCS PC-10 70 It is inert, pH-independent and hasgood flowability. Itachieves disintegratingproperties by swellingdue to absorption ofwater
A stabilizer for moisture-sensitive drugs, dissolutionenhancer, carrier forhygroscopic ingredientsand a granulation aid
Grade Particle size range (µm) Description Application
Celphere SCP-100 75 - 212 High mechanicalstrength, low reactivity,high sphericity, fine &uniform particle size andoptimum waterabsorption
Used as spherical seedcore for drug layering & filmcoating and in themanufacture of granuleswith sustained-release,taste-masked and otherspecial properties
Celphere CP-102 106 - 212
Celphere CP-203 150 - 300
Celphere CP-305 300 - 500
Celphere CP-507 500 - 710
Celphere CP 708 710 - 850
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TREHALOSENon-reducing Di-Saccharide
Grade Form Description Application
Trehalose P Powder Low reactive, non-hygroscopic, heat &pH stable, with taste &smell masking effect
A compactible sugar-typefiller & a taste maskingagent for solid & liquiddosages
Trehalose G Granular
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INNOPHOS is the world’sleading manufacturer of high-quality calcium phosphates forthe pharmaceutical and foodindustry. Since 1930 they havebeen manufacturing calciumphosphates in their ChicagoHeights, USA plant whichoperates to the higheststandards, most with ISO 9002and GMP accreditation. Theirclient base includes some ofthe world's leadingpharmaceutical companiesand is testament to the value ofit's consistent ability to supplythe highest quality products.
Innophos subscribes to theprinciples of sustainabledevelopment. To establishtheir position as the marketleaders in calcium phosphates;they continue to add to theirproduct line and have maderepeated improvements in theirproducts and their plant'smanufacturing capability.
Innophos
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Calcium Phosphates find wide applications in direct compression and wet granulation tableting. It hasmany positive characteristics as an excipient, including good compressibility, wide compatibility, stabilityand white colour. They are used as compressible filler, flow agents and as a source of calcium andphosphorous.
Grade Description Application
Di-Tab® Di-calcium phosphate dihydrate Direct compression granulation, ordered mixing,flow agent, blend densifier, tablet punchpolishing agent, time release agent and carrier ofactives. Low lead filler and source of calcium &phosphorous
A-Tab® Di-calcium phosphate anhydrous Same as Di-Tab with added benefit in stabilitydue to no water of hydration. Higher calcium &phosphorous content
Tri-Tab® Tri-calcium phosphate anhydrous Direct compression granulation, glidant due tohigh surface area and carrier of actives. Highcalcium content nutritional products
Tri-Tab® WG Tri-calcium phosphate anhydrous For wet granulation, higher density with similarbenefits as Tri-Tab
TCP DCTM Tri-calcium phosphate Excellent for direct compression
Powder grades USP/NF, EP, JP
Grade Description Application
Calipharm® D Di-calcium phosphate dihydrate Filler in wet granulation, vitamin premixes andnutritional drinks
Calipharm® A Di-calcium phosphate anhydrous Filler in wet granulation, chewable multivitaminsand nutritional drinks
Calipharm® T Tri-calcium phosphate anhydrous In antacid and other formulations for neutralizingproperties. Nutritional drinks and calcium /phosphorous fortifications
Granular grades USP/NF, EP, JP
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CALCIUM PHOSPHATE
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DOMO, a subsidiary of TheRoyal Friesland Foods, Hollandis a leading globalmanufacturer of high qualitypharmaceutical lactose. With30 years experience and acommitment to supply thehighest quality products;DOMO offers a broad range ofconventinal as well as directlycompressible lactose for avariety of pharmaceuticalapplications.
DOMO's distinctive productrange of anhydrous, spray-dried and monohydrate lactoseare manufactured in their FDAinspected state-of-the-artfacilities in The Netherlandswhich meet the standards setby ISO 9001 and HACCP.Their excipients are tailored tomeet strict requirements forapplications such as tablets,capsules and sachets.
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LACTOCHEM®
Lactose Monohydrate USP/NF, EP, JP
Grade Description Application
Lactochem Powder Milled Lactose Widely used as fillers in wet granulationprocesses. Also used for capsule filling andpowder mixturesLactochem Coarse Powder
Lactochem Regular Powder
Lactochem Fine Powder
Lactochem Extra Fine Powder
Lactochem Super Fine Powder
Lactochem Microfine
Lactochem Crystals Sieved lactose Prevents segregation in capsule basedformulations, DC formulations and sachets
Lactochem Coarse Crystals
Lactochem Fine Crystals
Lactochem Extra Fine Crystals
Grade Description Application
Lactopress Spray Dried 250 Spray Dried, DC Lactose Ideal for DC tabletting with excellent flow,high compressibility and enables goodcontent uniformityLactopress Spray Dried
Lactopress Anhydrous 250 Anhydrous, DC Lactose Improves stability of moisture-sensitiveactives as well as their dissolution due to it'shigh intrinsic solubilityLactopress Anhydrous Fine
Powder
Lactopress Anhydrous
Lactochem is a white, crystalline, alpha monohydrate lactose powder. The water of crystallization is tightlybound and shows no chemical activity while bound. Mositure absorption is extremely low, even at highrelative humidity. Lactochem is available in milled and sieved forms.
LACTOPRESS®
Directly Compressible Lactose USP/NF, EP, JP
Lactopress is a white free-flowing DC lactose powder and is available in two forms; spray-dried andanhydrous lactose. Both forms have good flowability and excellent compactibility characteristics makingthese products ideal for direct compression tabletting.
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More than 30 years ago,CP KELCO pioneered thecommercialization of xanthangum and developed KELZAN®
xanthan gum. Today, CP Kelcois the world leader in xanthanand other biopolymersproduced by leading-edgefermentation technology. Theirproducts, combined with anunsurpassed depth oftechnical expertise, bringunique functionality to a broadrange of products andapplications.
With manufacturing facilitieslocated in two continents,extensive processingtechnology, and research anddevelopment resources, CP Kelco have the ability tofind the right solution for yourspecific product or processingneeds.
CP Kelco
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XANTURAL®
Xanthan Gum USP/NF, EP, JP
Xanthan Gum is an exocellular heteropolysaccharide produced by fermentation. It has a unique polymericstructure where chains tends to associate forming a complex network gel-like structure. When shear isapplied, these hydrogen bonds are disrupted and a flowable liquid is produced. The process reverseswhen shear is removed. Hence, Xanthan Gum solutions exhibit extremely high viscosity at rest and verylow viscosity when force is applied. Xantural grades give a clear, transparent gel.
Grade Description Application
Xantural 180 Standard grade Normal grade for suspensions
Xantural 75 Fine particle size grade Used for dry mix powder suspensions, hydrophilic /controlled release tablets
Xantural 11K Agglomerated grade Used when good physical dispersion methods are notavailable and agitation is minimal
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RIO TINTO MINERALS(LUZENAC) Group is a marketfocused Talc producer. Asworld leaders in this field, theyare committed to setting thestandards for the talc industryin areas such as innovation,technical assistance, productquality, health safety and theenvironment.
Every year, Rio Tinto Minerals(Luzenac) Group producesand sells in excess of 1.4million tonnes of talc from over30 mines and processingplants in Europe, North andCentral America and AsiaPacific. With the widest talcproduct range andunsurpassed applicationsexpertise, they are the only talcproducer that can meet allend-use requirementsworldwide.
Rio Tinto Minerals
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TALC LUZENAC® PHARMATalc USP/NF, EP, JP
Talc is a purified and hydrated magnesium silicate. It is a natural material of mineral origin and sterilizedfor use in the pharmaceutical industry as a lubricant and diluent in solid dosage forms, dusting powder intopical preparations and also used to clarify liquids. The speciality of Luzenac talc is it’s fine particle size,extra white colour, grittiness free and it is also bacteria controlled.
Grade Description Application
Talc Luzenac Pharma Standard grade Flow regulator (glidant), reducesfluctuations in tablet weight, enhancestablet homogeneity & quality and increasesproductivity
Talc Luzenac Pharma M Micronised grade Anti-tack agent for tablet coating,eliminates stickiness during drying,prevents agglomerations in the coater,reduces coating time and producesflawless coated products
Tal Luzenac Pharma UM Ultramicronised grade Lubricant for easier tablet pressing,reduces friction, prevents binding duringcompression & ejection and guaranteessmooth, crack-free results
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FERRO - INDUSTRIASQUIMICAS isa leading producer ofperformance materials sold toa broad range of applications.Ferro materials enhance theperformance of products in avariety of end markets,including consumerelectronics,telecommunications,pharmaceuticals, building andrenovation, appliances,transportation, householdfurnishings, and industrialproducts.
Ferro pharmaceutical andcosmetic products includeSynpro Stearates used in avariety of applications.
Ferro Industrias Quimicas
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SYNPRO® STEARATESStearates USP/NF, EP
Synpro Stearates are special grade vegetable origin stearates. They are made from the salt obtained froma vegetable fatty acid conforming to USP/NF, EP and BP standards with Kosher certification. Widely usedas lubricants and mold release agents; they are available in a very fine particle size white powder formwhich ensures consistent performance. Additionally, they are free from TSE/BSE, GMO, OVI, Gluten,Radiation, Additives and Glycol Ethers.
Grade Application
Synpro Magnesium Stearate VG Added as a lubricant to granules in tablet-making
Synpro Zinc Stearate VG Lubricant in tablet-making and protective application in thetreatment of skin inflammation
Synpro Calcium Stearate VG Added as a lubricant to granules in tablets and capsules
Synpro Sodium Stearate VG Emulsifying and stiffening agent in topicals. An ingredient ofGlycerin Suppositories
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The KRONOS Group is one ofthe leading manufacturers ofTitanium Dioxide withproduction facilities located invarious European countries,Canada and the USA. AllKronos plants use modern,environment-friendlyprocesses.
Kronos have more than 80years of experience in thisindustry. Besides being aworld renowned supplier ofTitanium Dioxide pigments forindustrial applications, Kronosalso produce a high puritygrade for pharmaceuticals,cosmetics and foodstuffshaving USP, BP and EUapproval certification.
Kronos International
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KRONOS® 1171Titanium Dioxide USP/NF, EP, JP
Titanium Dioxide has a very high refractive index and consequently unique light scattering propertieswhich are exploited in it's use as a white pigment and opacifier.
Grade Description Application
Kronos 1171 TiO2 E 171 Anatase grade, super white, fineparticle size and bacteriacontrolled
Used as a white pigment and opacifier infilm-coating mixes for tablets, gelatincapsules and dermatological preparations
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HEALTH AND BEAUTYSOLUTIONS (AMCOL) is amanufacturer of specialityminerals, providing productsand technologies for a widerange of pharmaceutical,industrial and consumer-related markets worldwide.
Established in 1927, it operatesin more than 12 countries withover 1,200 employees.
Health & Beauty Solutions’smectite clays comply with thethree United StatesPharmacopeias-NationalFormulary (USP/NF) categoriesviz., Bentonite, PurifiedBentonite and MagnesiumAluminium Silicate.
Health & Beauty Solutions
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MAGNABRITE®
Magnesium Aluminium Silicate USP/NF, BP
Magnabrite product line is a blend of highly refined, naturally occurring, complex colloidal white smectiteclays. They are unique thixotropic additives for emulsion stabilizing, suspending, binding, gelling, bodyingand disintegrating.
Grade Description Application
Magnabrite HV High viscosity grade Exhibits excellent emulsification and thickeningabilities in suspensions. Delivers high viscosity atlow solids
Magnabrite K Acid stable grade Used to reduce thickening and flocculation in acidicpH levels of pharmaceutical acid suspensions
Magnabrite S Standard grade Used when medium viscosity, high brightness andease of dispersion in pharmaceutical suspensionsare desired
Magnabrite F Micro fine particle size grade Used as an inert low-bulk disintegrant, excellent forlarge tablets where the actives are the major weightand bulk of the tablet
Magnabrite HS High stability grade Hydrates readily in warm or cold water producinghigh electrolyte stability
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Minerals Technologies producemineral-based and syntheticmineral products for healthcareand other industries. They havetwo subsidiaries - SPECIALTYMINERALS INC. and MINTEQINTERNATIONAL.
Specialty Minerals are theworld's largest producer ofCalcium Carbonate.
Specialty Minerals
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STURCAL® & CALOPAKE®
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate USP/NF, EP, JP
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate is manufactured via a series of controlled chemical reactions. Generally,quicklime (CaO) is mixed with water to form a slurry and carbon dioxide is added. This produces a veryfine precipitated CaCo3 which is then dried and packaged. Different grades are available depending onparticle size, shape, distribution, colour and purity.
Grade Description Application
Sturcal L Heavy grade Used mainly in antacid tablets and dentifrice because of it'sspecific flow and polishing properties. Therapeutically usedas a calcium supplement
Calopake Extra light grade Purified with ultra low lead used for food fortification, calciumsupplements and other pharmaceutical and nutraceuticalapplications
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TEREOS, a part of the Beghin-Say group was created in 2003when two French marketleaders got together. Tereos istoday the world's secondlargest producer of sugar withplants in Europe, Africa andAmerica. With 9000employees and 26 plants;Tereos processes 10 milliontons of beet and 10 million tonsof sugar cane annually.
For the pharmaceuticalindustry, Tereos offers a widerange of dry crystal sugars,liquid sugars and sugarspecialities. Consistentlypursuing it’s efforts to bring thebest quality; Tereos hasdeveloped a perfect controlover production and marketingof sucrose-based excipients.
Tereos
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Sucrose is an essential excipient for pharmaceutical products and a good way to give them a sweet taste.It is the reference sweetening flavour and also facilitates oral ingestion. Tereos produces a wide range ofproducts in different forms and different particle sizes that enables many pharmaceutical uses for dry orliquid galenics.
Spray Dried Sucrose USP/NF, EP, JP
SUCROSESugar USP/NF, EP, JP
Grade Description Application
Compressuc MS Directly compressiblesucrose with maltodextrins /inverted sugar
A new generation of anhydrous DC Sucrose; ithas remarkable free flowing, mixing andcompressive properties thus making it anefficient excipient for chewables, efferrvescentand orodispersible tabletsCompressuc PS Directly compressible pure
sucrose
Grade Description Application
Icing Sugar Milled Sucrose (100% pure) Very fine powder and easily compressible; itdissolves quickly in water than regular sugar.Used for granulation, coating and in sachetsIcing Sugar with Starch Milled Sucrose with corn
starch added as anti-cakingagent
Icing Sugar with Silica Milled sucrose with colloidalsilica added as fluidizingagent
Milled Sucrose USP/NF, EP, JP
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Grade Description Application
Alveosucre Obtained by wet granulationof pure icing sugar followedby subsequent drying
Used for sachets and dry syrups. Highlyabsorbent, allows for structured mixtures withhomogenetic distribution of actives whileavoiding separation of ingredients. Instantcold dissolution
Alveosucre with Dextrine Obtained by wet granulationof pure icing sugar withdehydrated glucose syrupadditives
For DC applications, allows very highdensities. Instant cold dissolution
Pearl Sugar 30 Obtained by successivescreenings of sugaragglomerates
For applications requiring a dry excipient as afixing medium. The irregular surface of theagglomerates and it's narrow particle sizedistribution allows highly homogenous andstructured mixes
Agglomerated Sucrose USP/NF, EP, JP
Grade Description Application
Sucrose Solution Limpid, clear, viscous sugarsyrup
For syrups and coatings
Liquid Sucrose
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Grade Particle size Application
Caster Sugar 250 200 – 300 µm / 70 – 50 mesh Extremely pure crystalline powder with fine,low coefficient particle size facilitatingdissolution and ensuring a homogenousmixture. Used for granulation, dry syrup andcoating
Caster Sugar N°1 400 300 – 500 µm / 50 – 35 mesh A highly pure fine-grain crystalline powder.Facilitates preparation of syrups due to higherdissolution rate than crystal sugar. Used forgranulation, dry syrup and coating
Crystal Sugar N°1 600 500 – 700 µm / 32 – 25 mesh A highly pure crystalline powderrecommended for applications requiring highquality clear solutions or coatings. Used forsyrups, dry syrups and coatingCrystal Sugar N°1 700 500 – 800 µm / 35 – 22 mesh
Crystal Sugar N°1 800 700 – 1000 µm / 25 – 18 mesh Coarse grain and very high level of purity ofthis crystalline powder makes it easy to pour,transfer and stock in bulk. Used for syrups,dry syrups and coating
Crystal Sugar N°1 1350 1100 – 1600 µm / 17 – 12 mesh Large sized without fine particles preventsagglomeration. Appreciated for its technicalqualitites, especially for slow meltingoperations. Used for syrups, dry syrups andcoating
Crystal Sugar N°1 2000 1750 – 2250 µm / 11 – 9 mesh
Screened Sucrose USP/NF, EP, JP
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The HANNS G. WERNERGMBH + Co. KG founded in1952 and located in Germanyis a manufacturer ofexceptionally high qualityneutral pellets (sugar spheres)and globuli sacchari (sugarglobules).
Their brand PHARM-A-SPHERESis known globally for superiorquality sugar spheresconfirming to USP/NF & EPmonograph.
Werner’s specialmanufacturing processenables ideal spherical shape,smooth-nonporous-solventresistant surface and highmechanical stability to theirsugar spheres.
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Pharm-a-spheres are inert / neutral pellets composed of sucrose and maize starch. They offer an excellentquality, a narrow particle size range, high sphericity allowing a precise calculation of drug quantity to besprayed, perfect flow characteristics and high mechanical stability thus ensuring very low friability. Pharm-a-spheres are a modern drug excipient with multiple applications and are well-suited for solving problemslike insufficient flow characteristics, interaction of ingredients and retardation of drug action.
Werner’s range of pharm-a-spheres covers the whole spectrum of diameters from 100 µm to 2000 µm.
PHARM-A-SPHERES®
Sugar Spheres (Non-pareil seeds) USP/NF, EP
Mesh Size (ASTM) Diameter in mm (µm) Application
120 – 140 0,106 – 0,125 Used as drug-free cores for controlled or sustainedrelease technologies
100 – 120 0,125 – 0,150
80 – 100 0,150 – 0,180
70 – 80 0,180 – 0,212
60 – 70 0,212 – 0,250
50 – 60 0,250 – 0,300
45 – 50 0,300 – 0,355
45 – 60 0,250 – 0,355
40 – 60 0,250 – 0,425
40 – 50 0,300 – 0,425
40 – 45 0,355 – 0,425
35 – 55 0,355 – 0,500
35 – 50 0,300 – 0,500
35 – 45 0,400 – 0,450
35 – 40 0,425 – 0,500
30 – 35 0,500 – 0,600
25 – 30 0,600 – 0,710
20 – 25 0,710 – 0,850
18 – 20 0,850 – 1,000
16 – 20 0,850 – 1,180
16 – 18 1,000 – 1,180
14 – 16 1,180 – 1,400
12 – 16 1,400 – 1,700
12 – 14 1,400 – 1,700
10 – 12 1,700 – 2,000
* Special sizes and mixtures are also possible.
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DEAD SEA PERICLASE, adivision of ICL IndustrialProducts is the world’s leadingproducer of Magnesiaproducts of exceptionally highpurity. They operate from twoplants (Israel & France) usingdifferent processes, bothengineered to produce thehighest quality andcomplimentary range ofMagnesia products.
The waters of the Dead Seaare the most concentratednaturally occuring solutions ofdissolved salts in the world.These are the brines whichserve as raw material for DSP’splant.
DSP's Magnesium Oxide,Magnesium Carbonate andMagnesium Hydroxide arecharacterised by extremely lowlevels of all metals; specificallylow levels of lead. They areavailable in a wide range ofpharmaceutical grades to beused in antacid preparations,mineral supplements and for avariety of other applications.
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Grade Description Application
Magnesium Hydroxide HD5 Lowest bulk density grade Spray dried, directly compressible powdersfor use in the manufacture of antacidpreparations and mineral supplements.Different bulk densities offer a choice ofcompounding possibilities for tablet andpowder dosage system
Magnesium Hydroxide HD7 Low bulk density grade
Magnesium Hydroxide HD9 Medium bulk density grade
Magnesium Hydroxide HD12 High bulk density grade
MAGNESIUM OXIDE USP/NF, EP, BP
Grade Description Application
Magnesium Oxide HA Heavy grade - Sieved For use in the manufacture of antacidpreparations, mineral supplements, as a foodadditive for colour retention, pH modifier andin the production of pharmaceutical grademagnesium derivatives
Magnesium Oxide HA4 Heavy grade - Micronised
Magnesium Oxide HA5 Heavy grade - Micronised
Magnesium Oxide DC Granular; Directlycompressible grade
PHRA 50 Active pharmaceuticalingredient
MAGNESIUM CARBONATE USP/NF, EP, BP
Grade Description Application
Magnesium Carbonate BMC Light grade For use in the manufacture of antacidpreparations and mineral supplements.
In food, used as an anti-caking, free flowingagent, colour retainer, dessicant or pH modifier
Magnesium CarbonateHeavy
Heavy grade
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE USP/NF, EP, BP
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Established in 1931, SCORAlocated in Caffiers, France is aspecialist in calcium andmagnesium derivatives. Theirdeep insight in the chemistry ofcalcium and magnesium,specialised dedicatedequipments and uniqueproduction process enablesScora manufacture specialityproducts of the highest puritywith exceptional propertiesparticularly valued in thepharmaceutical andnutraceutical industry.
Scora’s products comply toUSP/NF, EP, JP and areproduced according to GMPrules.
Scora
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Scoralite is a very pure, highly free flowing synthetic calcium carbonate manufactured by using a uniquesynthesis process. Production of Scralite is carried out according to GMP rules and is supplied under aC-O-S from the European pharmacopeia.
SCORALITE®
Calcium Carbonate USP/NF, EP, JP, BP
MAGNESIUM OXIDE USP/NF, EP, BP
Grade Description Application
Scoralite Heavy grade Used in the manufacture of antacidpreparations, osteoporosis treatment,tablets and production ofpharmaceutical calcium derivatives. Alsoused for mineral supplements, foodadditives and production of high puritycompounds
Scoralite LL Heavy grade with Low Lead
Grade Description Application
Light Magnesium Oxide Light grade, free flowing powder Used as a pH modifier, viscosityregulator and as a mineral supplement.Also used in the manufacture of antacids
* Scora can also provide tailor-made grades of Magnesium Oxide
MAGNESIUM CARBONATE USP/NF, EP, BP
Grade Description Application
Magnesium Carbonate BMC Basic Magnesium Carbonate Used in the manufacture of antacidpreparations & tablets and theproduction of magnesium derivatives.Also used as an anti-caking & freeflowing agent and as a mineralsupplement
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CYTEC is the world’s leadingsupplier of Docusate Sodium(Dioctyl Ester of SodiumSulfosuccinate - DSS), aversatile and highly effectiveanionic surfactant. Cytecmanufactures pharmaceuticalgrade DSS products to thehighest quality standardsunder cGMP, ensuringexceptional quality andperformance for use as eitheractive ingredients or excipients /formulating aids. They complywith USP & EP and arecompatible with a broad rangeof active drugs. They meetworldwide recognisedstandards of quality, strength,purity and potency.
Cytec Industries
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Docusate Sodium (DSS) is one of the most versatile and effective anionic surfactants (surface activeagents). It is an excellent solubilizing, wetting, dispersing, and emulsifying agent beneficial for use in oraldosage forms.
DOCUSATE SODIUM USP, EPDioctyl Ester of Sodium Sulfosuccinate
Grade Appearance Application
DSS 100 % Rolls of waxlikeplastic sheets
Aids the granulation process, improves tabletdisintegration and dissolution, facilitates tablet coating,emulsifies gels & liquid suspensions.
Also used as an active ingredient for laxatives and stoolsofteners, prenatal and geriatric vitamin preparations andear wax removal compounds.
DSS Granular 85 %with Sodium Benzoate
White crystallinepowder
DSS 50 % inPolyethylene glycol
White to yellow,clear viscous liquid
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STEPAN founded in 1932 is aglobal manufacturer of anionicsurfactants, germicidalquaternary compounds andother speciality products thatinclude flavours, emulsifiersand solubilizers. Withheadquaters in Illinois, USA ithas twelve manufacturinglocations worldwide and over1500 employees.
Stepan’s SLS (Sodium LaurylSulfate) is very popular in thepharmaceutical industry, iscompliant with mostpharmacopeias and has allregulatory approvals.
Stepan Co.
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Stepanol WA-100 is sodium lauryl sulfate produced from the sulfation of fatty alcohol via Stepan's SO3
process. The product of this process is then spray dried to produce a high active powder ofexceptional quality.
STEPANOL®
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate USP/NF, EP, JP, BP
Grade Description Application
Stepanol WA-100 Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Tablet and capsule lubricant, wetting agent, anionicsurfactant, emulsifying agent, skin penetrant and skincleanser in topical applications
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GUMBASE CO. founded in1967 is a world leader in themanufacture of compressedpowder gum base, chewinggum base and bubble gumbase for the pharmaceutical,nutraceutical and confectionaryindustry. With headquarters inItaly it has sales in over 130countries and delivers a rangeof more than 200 different gumbase formulations supplied infive different shapesaccording to customer'srequests on productpecularities.
At GumBase Co. quality is amatter of constant dedicationand improvements. It hasachieved BRC (British RetailConsortium) certification whichis a global standard that goesbeyond other quality standardslike HACCP and ISO
GumBase Co.
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The chewing gum base is an inert, insoluble preparation designed to deliver flavours, minerals, vitamins,sweetners, functional and pharmaceutical active principles. It is not designed or intended to be swallowedbut is removed and disposed adequately after consumption. In the pharma industry, it is now consideredas a new, alternative drug delivery system.
Unique formulations have been designed with gum base for smoking reduction, weight management,heart-burn relief, dry mouth relief, stress reduction, memory & concentration improvement, pain relief,breath freshening, dental health, etc.
GUM BASENon-nutritive masticatory substance
Grade Description Advantages
MedGumBase® Specific gum basedeveloped for medicatedchewing gums
Absorption through oral mucosa, good distribution ofactive principles, easy & pleasant administration,consumer controlled dosage and kinetics controlled activeprinciple release.
Product can be taken anywhere at any time as it does notrequire liquids for swallowing and is ready-for-use inemergencies.
CPG® Directly compressiblechewing gum basepowder enabling a coldand dry process whichprotects delicatefunctional ingredients /actives.
* Available in flavours as well as without flavours. Conventional chewing gum base and Bubble gum base can also be provided.
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Founded in 1820 in France,STEARINERIE DUBOISdevelops, manufactures andsells a wide range of fatty acidesters specialities for thepharmaceutical, food andcosmetic industry. Theirproducts coming fromoleochemistry haveoutstanding properties and areused as lubricants, solubilizers,compressing agents,suppositories bases etc.
With it’s plant located inScoury, France; StearinerieDubois is committed toproducing high qualityproducts and has obtained theinternational ISO 9001 : 2000certification. Their specialitiescomply to globalpharmacopeias viz. USP/NF &EP, are exclusively ofvegetable and/or syntheticorigin and are widely used fortablets and granules, hard andsoft capsules, solutions,creams and lotions, coating,suppositories etc.
Stearinerie Dubois
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Stearic acid is a mixture of stearic acid (C18H36O2) and palmitic acid (C16H32O2). The content of stearic acidis not less than 40%. The content of palmitic acid is not less than 40% and the sum of the two is not lessthan 90%. Hard, white or faintly yellowish, somewhat glossy and crystalline solid or white / yellowish whitepowder; it’s odor and taste are slight, suggesting tallow.
DUB MICROLUBTM
Stearic Acid USP/NF, EP
Sucrose esters are natural surfactant materials obtained by the esterification of one or more of the hydroxylgroups of the sucrose molecule with vegetable fatty acids. These compounds are non-ionic and haveexcellent emulsifying, wetting and dispersing properties. By modifying the esterfication degree of thesucrose, it is possible to obtain a range of different emulsifiers with HLB from 3 to 16. Sucrose esters aretasteless, odorless and non-toxic additives. They are non-irritative and mild to the skin.
DUB SETM
Sucrose Esters USP/NF, EP
Grade Description Application
DUB Microlub 70 Stearic Acid 70% - Micronised powder Used as tablet lubricant. Micronisedgrades imparts a smooth surface tothe film coated tablets. Also used asemulsifying and solubilizing agent intopical formulations.
DUB Microlub 50 Stearic Acid 50% - Micronised powder
DUB PO 70 Stearic Acid 70% - Fine powder
DUB PO 50 Stearic Acid 50% - Fine powder
DUB 70 P Stearic Acid 70% - Pellets
DUB 50 P Stearic Acid 50% - Pellets
Grade Description Application
DUB SE 3S Sucrose tristearate Used as tablet and / or capsulelubricant, solubilizing agent, foamingenhancer and as an emulsifier tostabilise oil-into water emulsions
DUB SE 5S Sucrose distearate
DUB SE 11S Sucrose stearate
DUB SE 15P Sucrose palmitate
DUB SE 16P Sucrose palmitate
* Also available is Stearic Acid 95% in flakes form
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Medium chain triglycerides are a class of fatty acids. Their chemical composition is of a shorter length thanthe long-chain fatty acids present in most other fats and oils, which accounts for their name. They are alsodifferent from other fats in that they have a slightly lower calorie content and they are more rapidly absorbedand burned as energy, resembling carbohydrate more than fat. The unique metabolic and functionalproperties of MCT, a consequence of their chemical structure make them versatile ingredients in numerouspharmaceutical applications.
DUB MCTTM
Medium Chain Triglycerides USP/NF, EP
Grade Appearance Application
DUB MCT 5545 Oily liquid Used as plasticizer, tablet lubricant and assolutions & suspension base for parenterals. Alsoused for dietetic preparations (energy with lowcalorie)
DUB MCT 7030
DUB MCT 6535
DUB GMSGlyceryl Stearate EP
Grade Appearance Application
DUB GMS Liquid Mild emulsifier, used as a co-emulsifier. Also usedas a thickener for hard and soft capsules
DUB GMS SE Pellets
DUB DBSDibutyl Sebacate
Grade Appearance Application
DUB DBS Fatty liquid Used as plasticizer for tablets and granules
DUB DBHGGlyceryl Dibehenate EP
Grade Appearance Application
DUB DBHG Fine, micronised powder Used as lubricant for tablets. Also can be used aslipidic matrix for sustained release
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DUB PP are hard fat suppository bases and are a mixture of triglycerides, diglycerides andmonodiglycerides which may be obtained either by esterification of natural fatty acids with glycerol or byinteresterification of natural fats. Each type of hard fat is characterised by it's melting point, itssaponification value and its hydroxyl value. These suppository bases, DUB PP are made from vegetablefatty acids. They are presented in pellets form allowing an easier use and are non-toxic & neutral in activeprinciples. Moreover, they do not contain any oxidizing nor stabilizing agent.
DUB PPHemi-synthetic Glycerides USP/NF, EP
Grade Saponification Value Melting Point (C°) Hydroxyl Value Application
DUB PP C 3 230 - 240 33 - 35 20 - 30 MultipurposeSuppository Bases
DUB PP CDL 1 225 - 245 33,5 - 35,5 ≤ 15
DUB PP D 1 234 - 247 34 - 36 ≤ 10
DUB PP E 1 235 - 245 35 - 36,5 ≤ 10
DUB PP E 3 235 - 245 35 - 36,5 20 - 30
DUB PP F 1 235 - 245 36 - 37,5 ≤ 10
DUB PP H 1 230 - 240 38 - 40 ≤ 10
DUB PP M 1 223 - 233 42 - 44 ≤ 10
DUB PP KC 3 225 - 240 33,5 - 35,5 20 - 30 SpecificSuppository Bases
DUB PP KCD 1 235 - 245 33,5 - 35,5 ≤ 15
DUB PP KD 3 225 - 240 34 - 36 20 - 30
DUB PP KE 3 215 - 236 35,5 - 37,5 20 - 30
DUB PP KF 1 235 - 250 36 - 38 ≤ 15
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Lonza SpA ( Polynt SpA), adivision of the Swiss-basedAlusuisse-Lonza groupmanufactures a broad range ofadditives, polymers andspeciality chemicals for thepharmaceutical and foodindustry. With over 5300employees and sales worthCHF 1.7 billion; it has severalplants in Europe, UK and USA.
Lonza manufactures MalicAcid by hydration of MaleicAnhydride at high temperatureand pressure in their verymodern plant in Bargamo, Italywith world class accredition.
Lonza
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Malic Acid is widely found in nature and is the predominant organic acid in many fruits and berries. Itplays an essential role in carbohydrate metabolism and therefore used in the production of basic energyfor cellular processes. In the pharmaceutical industy, malic acid is used by blending it with essences andflavours. It's acid taste builds up slowly at the begining but persists for a very long period. The final effectis to give an enhanced sensation of a stronger taste.
MALIC ACIDD-L Malic Acid USP/NF, EP
Grade Description Application
Malic acid granular Has the ability to enhance theeffect of the aromas used tomask the undesirable tastesand smells of medicinals
Used in throat lozenges, cough syrups,effervescent powders and tablets
Malic acid fine granular
Malic acid special fine granular
Malic acid powder
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MUSASHINO CHEMICALLABORATORY LTD., areleading manufacturers ofLactic Acid, D-L-alanine andPyruvic Acid. Established in1949, they have fulfilled theirmission with over a half centuryof accumulated research,development and productiontechnology, usingenvironmentally friendlyfacilities to produce high-quality products that seek finebalance between the needs ofthe human race and theenvironment.
Musashino's products are ofexcellent quality and are usedfor manufacturingpharmaceuticals, foods &brewing, cosmetics and otherindustrial products. Theirproducts are used in a varietyof applications all over theworld.
Musashino ChemicalLaboratory
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Lactic acid is prepared synthetically by reaction between acetaldehyde and carbon monoxide at hightemperature and pressure or by the hydrolysis of hexoses with sodium hydroxide.
Grade Description Application
D-L Lactic Acid Synthetic gradePurity 88.0% - 92.0%
In injections in the form of lactates, as anacidifying agent / acidulant and in topicalformulations as a softener
LACTIC ACID USP/NF, EP, JP
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Ac-Di-Sol Croscarmellose Sodium (Crosslinked Sodium CMC) FMC BIOPOLYMER 1111Alveosucre Agglomerated Sucrose TEREOS 5599Aqoat Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose Acetate Succinate (HPMCAS) SHIN-ETSU 2288Aquacoat Aqueous Dispersion for modified release FMC BIOPOLYMER 1122A-Tab Dicalcium Phosphate Anhydrous, Granular (DCPDA) INNOPHOS 4422Avicel CE Microcrystalline Cellulose and Guar Gum FMC BIOPOLYMER 1111Avicel PH Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) FMC BIOPOLYMER 1100Avicel RC/CL Microcrystalline Cellulose and Sodium CMC (Hydrocolloid) FMC BIOPOLYMER 1111Blanose Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (Na CMC) AQUALON - HERCULES 3322Calipharm Calcium Phosphate INNOPHOS 4422Calopake Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (Extra Light) SPECIALTY MINERALS 5566Caster Sugar / Crystal Sugar Screened Sucrose TEREOS 6600Celphere Microcrystalline Cellulose Spheres ASAHI-KASEI 4400Ceolus KG Microcrystalline Cellulose (Ultracompactible) ASAHI-KASEI 4400Compressuc Directly Compressible Sucrose TEREOS 5588Cremophor Non-ionic surfactant BASF 3388Crysmeb Low MS Methyl Betacyclodextrin ROQUETTE 2233Dextrose Anhydrous PF Injectable Glucose Anhydrous ROQUETTE 2233Dextrose GC Directly Compressible Glucose Monohydrate ROQUETTE 2233Di-Tab Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, Granular (DCPD) INNOPHOS 4422Docusate Sodium (DSS) Dioctyl Ester of Sodium Sulfosuccinate CYTEC 6688DUB DBHG Glyceryl Dibehenate STEARINERIE DUBOIS 7755DUB DBS Dibutyl Sebacate STEARINERIE DUBOIS 7755DUB GMS Glyceryl Stearate STEARINERIE DUBOIS 7755DUB MCT Medium Chain Triglycerides STEARINERIE DUBOIS 7755DUB Microlub Stearic Acid STEARINERIE DUBOIS 7744DUB PP Hemi-synthetic Glycerides STEARINERIE DUBOIS 7766DUB SE Sucrose Esters STEARINERIE DUBOIS 7744Ethyl Cellulose Ethyl Cellulose AQUALON - HERCULES 3300Flolys Dextrose Syrup ROQUETTE 2233G-D-L Glucono Delta Lactone ROQUETTE 1199Glucidex Maltodextrin ROQUETTE 2244Glycolys Sodium Starch Glycolate ROQUETTE 2222Hi-Sweet High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) ROQUETTE 2211HPMCP Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose Phthalate SHIN-ETSU 2266Icing Sugar Milled Sucrose TEREOS 5588Kleptose Betacyclodextrin ROQUETTE 2233Kleptose HPB Hydroxy Propyl Betacyclodextrin ROQUETTE 2233Klucel Hydroxy Propyl Cellulose AQUALON - HERCULES 3311Kollicoat IR PVA and PEG graft co-polymer for instant release BASF 3355Kollicoat MAE / EMM Methacrylic Acid Copolymer / Ethyl Acrylate BASF 3366Kollicoat SR 30 D Aqueous dispersion of PVA and PVP BASF 3366Kollidon Povidone (PVPK, 12PF, 17PF, 25, 30, 90F) BASF 3344Kollidon CL Crosspovidone (Crosslinked PVP) BASF 3355Kollidon SR Matrix Sustained Release Excipient BASF 3355Kollidon VA 64 Copolyvidone Vinylacetate Copolymer BASF 3344Kronos 1171 Titanium Dioxide Anatase & Superwhite Grade KRONOS 5522Lactic Acid D-L Lactic Acid MUSASHINO 8800Lactochem Lactose Monohydrate DOMO 4444Lactopress Anhydrous 250 DC Lactose DOMO 4444Lactopress Spray Dried 250 DC Lactose DOMO 4444L-HPC Low-Substituted Hydroxypropyl Cellulose SHIN-ETSU 2288Ludipress Advanced Excipient for direct compression BASF 3377LustreClear LC 103 MCC & Carrageenan based Aqueous Film Coating System FMC BIOPOLYMER 1122
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Lutrol E Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) / Macrogol BASF 3377Lutrol F Poloxamer BASF 3377Lycadex PF Injectable Dextrose Monohydrate ROQUETTE 2233Lycasin Maltitol Solution ROQUETTE 2200Lycatab Modified Starch ROQUETTE 2211Lycatab Mineral CC Compound of Calcium Carbonate and Maize Starch ROQUETTE 2211Lycoat Peas Starch based Aqueous Film Coating System ROQUETTE 2200Magnabrite Magnesium Aluminium Silicate HBS (AMCOL) 5544Magnesium Carbonate High Purity Magnesium Carbonate DEAD SEA / SCORA 6644Magnesium Hydroxide Spray Dried, DC Magnesium Hydroxide DEAD SEA 6644Magnesium Oxide High Purity Magnesium Oxide DEAD SEA / SCORA 6644Malic Acid D-L Malic Acid LONZA 7788Maltisorb Maltitol ROQUETTE 2200Marine Colloids Carrageenan FMC BIOPOLYMER 1144MedGumBase / CPG Medicated Chewing Gum Base / DC Chewing Gum Base GUMBASE CO. 7722Metolose SH Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC - High viscosity) SHIN-ETSU 2277Metolose SM Methyl Cellulose (MC) SHIN-ETSU 2277Metolose SR Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC - Sustained Release grades) SHIN-ETSU 2277Natrosol 250 Pharm Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose AQUALON - HERCULES 3300Neosorb Sorbitol ROQUETTE 1199Nutriose Soluble Fibre ROQUETTE 2222PCS PC-10 Partly Pregelatinised Starch ASAHI-KASEI 4400Pearl Sugar Sucrose grains TEREOS 5599Pearlitol Mannitol / DC Manitol ROQUETTE 1188Pharmacoat Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC - Low viscosity) SHIN-ETSU 2266Pharm-a-spheres Sugar Spheres (Non-Pareil Seeds) WERNER 6622Polysorb 85/70/00 Aqueous Solution of D-Sorbitol & Sorbitan ROQUETTE 1199Pronova UP / SL Ultrapure / Sterile Sodium Alginate NOVAMATRIX 1155Protacid Alginic Acid FMC BIOPOLYMER 1133Protanal Alginate FMC BIOPOLYMER 1133Protasan UP Ultrapure Chitosan Salt NOVAMATRIX 1166PVP Iodine Povidone-Iodine BASF 3366ReadiLYCOAT Ready-to-use, Aqueous film coating system ROQUETTE 2200Roclys Dextrose Syrup ROQUETTE 2233Roferose Dextrose Monohydrate ROQUETTE 2233Scoralite Calcium Carbonate of high purity SCORA 6666Sicovit Iron Oxide BASF 3388Sodium Hyaluronate Pharma Grade Sodium Hyaluronate NOVAMATRIX 1166Solulys AST Corn-Steep powder ROQUETTE 1199Soluphor 2-Pyrrolidone BASF 3366Soluten 50 Cellulose free, high vegetable protein ROQUETTE 1199Solutol HS 15 Macrogol-15-Hydroxystearate BASF 3388Starch Maize (Corn) / Potato / Wheat ROQUETTE 2211Starlac Directly compressible Starch & Lactose compound ROQUETTE 2222Stepanol Sodium Lauryl Sulfate STEPAN 7700Sturcal L Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (Heavy) SPECIALTY MINERALS 5566Sucrose Solution Liquid Sucrose TEREOS 5599Synpro Stearates Synpro Stearates - Mg Stearate / Ca Stearate / Zn Sterate / Na Stearate FERRO 5500Tackidex Dextrin ROQUETTE 2244Talc Luzenac Pharma Talc RIO TINTO (LUZENAC) 4488Trehalose Non-reducing Di-Saccharide ASAHI-KASEI 4400Tri-Tab Tricalcium Phosphate Anhydrous, Granular (TCP) INNOPHOS 4422Xantural Xanthan Gum CP KELCO 4466Xylisorb Xylitol ROQUETTE 2200
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Corporate Office:B-305, Neelam CentreHind Cycle RoadWorli, Mumbai 400 030 India
Phone: +91 22 24937725Fax: +91 22 24937726Email: [email protected]
Warehouse:L-9, Shree Rajlaxmi Commercial ComplexKalher, Bhiwandi 421 302
Phone: +91 2522 277366Fax: + 91 2522 277366Email: [email protected]
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