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Tablets & Capsules July 2017 29 Gelatin for softgels RXL R 2 gelatin for softgels reduces crosslinking to speed dissolution. It also extends product shelf-life and enables softgels to release API three times faster than standard gelatin. Within 5 min- utes in simulated gastric fluid, softgels release approximately 80 percent of fill. Softgels stored 6 months at 40°C and 75 percent relative humidity have iden- tical API release profile as fresh softgels. Gelatin runs on standard softgel equip- ment, doesn't contain additives, and can be made from bovine or porcine materials. Gelita, Sergeant Bluff, IA. Tel. 712 943 5516 www.gelita.com Edible taggants Secur Microtracers are edible taggants for use in tablets, capsules, powders, liq- uids, coatings, and packaging. They're as small as 100 microns and made from GRAS materials. Micro-engraved letter- ing is smaller than 10 microns and can include company name or logo, prod- uct batch number, production date, expiration, and other identifying infor- mation. Authenticating tablets takes less than 3 minutes. It involves locating tag- gant under black light, grinding prod- uct into powder, and extracting tracer magnetically so you can read it using microscope. Taggants allow you to ver- ify product returns and trace product batches and lots. Micro-Tracers, San Francisco, CA. Tel. 415 822 1100 www.securtracers.com Povidone excipients Vivapharm PVP (povidone) for use in wet granulations enhances bioavailability and dissolution of poorly soluble APIs. Excipient balances high binding capacity with adhe- sive strength—even at concentrations of 2 to 5 percent—and its low viscosity ensures easy handling. Readily soluble in water and variety of organic solvents, excipient pro- vides processing flexibility. Free-flowing powder has spherical particles for rapid dis- persion, and its non-ionic polymers prevent negative interactions with ionic APIs. Com- pany also offers Vivapharm PVPP (crospovi- done) and PVP/VA 64 (copovidone). JRS Pharma, Patterson, NY. Tel. 845 878 3414 www.jrspharma.com Rice-based lubricant Nu-Mag excipient provides alternative to magnesium stearate and stearic acid in formulations that require lubricant. Free-flowing fine powder—made from rice extract, rice hulls, gum arabic, and sunflower oil—helps dietary supple- ments achieve clean-label status. Third- party testing of ejection force showed excipient used at 1 percent provided same level of tablet lubrication as stearic acid used at 0.5 percent. Excipient con- tains no GMOs or gluten and is certi- fied organic and kosher. Ribus, St. Louis, MO. Tel. 314 727 4287 www.ribus.com

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