Pharma Excipients

Coating

A wide variety of pharmaceutical products,  including pellets, granules, capsules, powders, and crystals are often coated. The procedure of coating tablets is a complex process that results in the forming of a thin layer around the tablet. This layer is in the range of 20 to 200 μm in thickness, or around 1 to 9% of the initial weight of the tablet.

Introduction into Coating

Introduction to pharmaceutical film coatings

10 typical errors during the coating process

List: Film Coating Excipients And Systems By Manufacturer

News on Coating

Coatings Portfolio from BASF Pharma Solutions

BASF Pharma Solutions offers film-forming polymers and additive chemistries for your aesthetic, protective, and functional coating needs. BASF’s Kollicoat® portfolio provides easy-to-use coating options based on your tablet’s needs and desired functionality. Products from our Kolliphor®,…
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Revolutionizing White Coatings: A Titanium-Free Approach

Reimagining the future of coatings without TiO₂. Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) has long been the go-to for perfectly white tablet coatings. But with growing regulatory scrutiny and consumer demand for cleaner labels, drug manufacturers could use a reliable alternative. Scientists at Roquette set out to…
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