Tablets & Capsules May 2017 47
Tablet tester handles 250 samples per run
Benchtop tablet tester determines hardness, thickness, diameter, and length of as
many as 250 samples per test run. Accuracy is ±0.02 millimeter for diameter and
±1 newton for hardness over range of 10 to 500 newtons. Instrument operates on
principles of constant force and constant speed measurement, and you can adjust
length of pauses between tests. Other features include touch-screen display, elec-
tronic load cell, programmable calibration and verification modes, and Ethernet
and RS-232 serial interface for printing data and graphs.
Natoli Engineering, St. Charles, MO.
Tel. 636 926 8900
www.natoli.com
PVA excipient minimizes dose dumping
Parteck MXP polyvinyl alcohol-based (PVA) excipient for use in hot-melt extru-
sion enhances bioavailability of poorly soluble APIs. It remains stable at temper-
atures in excess of 200ºC and is suitable for immediate- and sustained-released
formulations with API loads of 30 percent or more. PVA-based product has well
characterized melt viscosity, contributes to strong tablets that minimize risk of
dose dumping, is considered GRAS by FDA, and complies with USP, EP, and
JP monographs.
MilliporeSigma, Billerica, MA.
Tel. 978 715 1478
www.emdmillipore.com
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