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Tablets & Capsules April 2017 31 Issue focus coating Film coatings Kollicoat film coatings for tablets and capsules come as free-flowing, dust- free, water-soluble granules in seven base colors that can be mixed to obtain any color. Formulation options include enteric coatings; sustained-release coat- ings for pellets, granules, and softgels; and film-forming polymers for taste masking, moisture protection, and instant release applications. Company also offers Kollidon, Kollisolv, and Kolliphor for coating solid dosage products. BASF, Florham Park, NJ. Tel. 800 526 1072 www.pharma-ingredients.basf.com Coating services Company specializes in Wurster tech- nology that encapsulates powders, granules, and crystals and film-coats tablets, capsules, and softgels. Method provides uniform coating of spherical, crystalline, irregular, and amorphous particles and it reduces amount of coat- ing material and length of process com- pared to other approaches. Other ser- vices i nclude c ustom c oating formulation, technology transfer, labo- ratory analysis, feasibility studies, mod- ified-release studies, and particle engi- neering. Facility is GMP and GLP certified by FDA and EMA. Coating Place, Verona, WI. Tel. 608 845 9526 www.coatingplace.com Continuous coater Driaconti-T Pharma continuous coater for R&D and manufacturing combines flexibility of batch coaters with effi- ciency of nonstop processing, reducing costs. In operation, hopper with vibrat- ing chute weighs out cores into pro- cessing drum divided into sections, each of which is devoted to single pro- cessing step. After each step, flaps open and contents move to next section; fin- ished product unloads via discharge funnel. Residence time in sections depends on type of cores and recipe. Compact unit also shortens cleaning times and boosts product uniformity over traditional film coating processes. Coater handles 50 to 120 kilograms per hour and can include integrated PAT devices to monitor coating thickness and uniformity. Company also offers batch coaters, sorters, inspection sys- tems, and tablet lifting equipment. Driam USA, Spartanburg, SC. Tel. 864 579 7850 www.driamusa.com Multi-functional barrier coating Aquarius Protect multi-functional barrier coating minimizes moisture uptake and masks unpleasant tastes and odors. Ready-to-mix coating disperses quickly in water or solvent and is available in clear, white, and color-matched options. Company also offers Aquarius Preferred and Prime for immediate-release, Control ENA for enteric-protection, and Control SRX for sustained-release applications. Coatings offer smooth, defect-free appearance with clear logo definition. Company can customize coatings' adhesion and flexibility. Ashland, Wilmington, DE. Tel. 859 815 3333 www.ashland.com