Issue focus excipients
Binder-lubricant
CompactCel Lub excipient combines
properties of dry binder and lubricant
in single binding agent made from
HPC, oil, wax, and rice extract.
Micronized, homogenous powder pre-
vents punch filming and provides suffi-
cient tablet hardness without lengthen-
ing disintegration times. Excipient can
be used in direct-compression blends at
0.5 to 2 percent or added to nutraceu-
tical tablet formulations after wet gran-
ulation. Company also offers ready-to-
use film coating, sugar coating,
coloring, and tabletting products.
Biogrund US, Sterling, VA.
Tel. 703 665 2147
www.biogrund.com
Soy-based disintegrant
Emcosoy tablet disintegrant is made from non-genetically modified soy and contains
no sugar or starch. It pulls water into tablets to ensure consistent disintegration time
while having little or no impact on tensile strength. Natural excipient also adds nutri-
tional value to dietary supplement formulations. Company's other products include
high-functionality excipients, binders, lubricants, functional fillers, thickeners, sta-
bilizers, carriers, and coatings. It offers technical support and biopharma services.
JRS Pharma, Patterson, NY.
Tel. 845 878 3414
www.jrspharma.com
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Tricalcium phosphate-guar gum combination
Nutra Tab granulated tricalcium phosphate with guar gum improves compressibility of direct-to-press formulations, maintaining
good flow and disintegration while boosting calcium and phosphorus content. Co-processed excipients' natural guar gum coating
provides pleasant mouth-feel to chewable tablets by masking chalkiness and grittiness associated with calcium excipients. Com-
pany also supplies A-Tab, Di-Tab, and Tri-Tab di- and tricalcium phosphates.
Innophos, Cranbury, NJ.
Tel. 609 495 2495
www.innophos.com