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TC0716

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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 Tablets & Capsules July 2016 25 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

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