PHARMACOAT® 606
PHARMACOAT® 606 is a binder, it does not interact with drugs. It has superior stability, a non-ionic character and is widely used as a binder for granulation. Due to its plant derived nature and excellent moisture stability, PHARMACOAT®® replaces gelatin in hard capsule manufacturing. It is also used as taste making agent for bitter tasting drugs.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
- Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
- Binder
- Coating System
- Taste Masker
Product families
Applications
- Oral
- Excipients & Coatings
Product Families
- Binders & Disintegrants
- Flavors & Taste Maskers
- Pharmaceutical Coatings
Other characteristics
- Brand
- PHARMACOAT
- Functions
- Binder, Coating System, Taste Masker
- Dosage Form
Capsules, Orally Disintegrating Films (ODFs), Pellets, Tablets; Capsules; Orally Disintegrating Films (ODFs); Pellets; Tablets
- Labeling Claims
Allergen-free, BSE-free, Kosher, Non-GMO, Solvent-free, TSE-free; Allergen-free; BSE-free; Kosher; Non-GMO; Solvent-free; TSE-free
- Note
- *Viscosity of 2 w/w % aqueous solution at 20°C
- Grade
- Pharma Grade
- Markets
- Healthcare & Pharma
- PACKAGE
50kg - Fiber drum with polyethylene double bag inside; 1kg - Polyethylene double bag
- Storage
Keep dry. Store away from excess heat and sunlight. Store in sealed containers.
- Features
Low viscosity, suitable for film coating with water or solvent (co-solvent of water and ethanol) coating system.; Water soluble and non-ionic, less interaction with active pharmaceutical ingredient (API).; Applicable as a binder in wet granulation. Low viscosity and soluble polymer, helpful to obtain granules with uniform particle size and good flowability.; Applicable also as a solid dispersion carrier.
- Application
- Film Coating
- Granulation
- Technology
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Drums
- Chemical Inventories
- AICS (Australia)
- DSL (Canada)
- ENCS (Japan)
- NZIoC (New Zealand)
- PICCS (Phillipines)
- TCSI (Taiwan)
- TSCA (USA)
- Manufacturing Technology
- Tablet Coating
- Certifications and Compliance
DMF Type IV; European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.); FDA Compliant; GMP; Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS); Japan Pharmacopeia (JP); Kosher; The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA); United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxypropoxy Content | 7.0 - 12.0 | % |
| Methoxy Content | 28.0 - 30.0 | % |
| Viscosity | 4.8 - 7.2 | mPas |
