Anhydrous Lactose Family by Kerry

Excipients for direct tabletting and granulation

Product Description

Lactose Overview

Lactose is a disaccharide of glucose and galactose obtained from the whey fraction of bovine milk. Depending on the temperatures used to crystallize and dry the lactose solution, it may be produced in either of two crystalline types: monohydrate or anhydrous.

In addition, the lactose disaccharide also has the ability to form two stable isomers known as alpha-lactose and beta-lactose. These two isomers differ in the orientation of the hydroxyl group in the glucose moiety. The monohydrate crystal in primarily the alpha-form, whereas the anhydrous crystal is primarily the beta-form (Zadow, 1984). At equilibrium in water at room temperature, both forms will be present as 62.3% beta-form and 37.7% alpha-form (Whittier, 1944).

Anhydrous Lactose

Advantages

Eliminate or reduce higher cost or multiple excipients
Replace wet granulation technology, reduce equipment and process validation
Excellent tablet hardness at low compression forces
High purity and no yellowing – pigment free
Optimal for tableting with unstable active ingredients
Moisture stable – 4 year shelf life
Physically and chemically stable
Low friability & excellent dissolution
Consistent re-worked tablet properties
Several grades and custom capabilities
Certified Kosher and Animal Rennet-Free
Over 75 years experience – batch to batch consistency

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General Physical and Chemical Characteristics

Product Description

Anhydrous Lactose by Kerry is a disaccharide obtained from the whey fraction of milk, and consists of one glucose and one galactose moiety.

Sheffield™ Anhydrous Lactose is a crystalline mixture of beta and alpha anomers and meets all requirements of the National Formulary.

Other Physical Characteristics

Free-flowing, non-hygroscopic powder. White to creamy white in color, free of sediment and with excellent stability. A 10% solution (in boiling water) is clear to nearly colorless. Soluble in water at 25°C (77°F) is 40g/100ml.

Packaging and Storage

Store in cool, dry area with container closed when not in use. A minimum shelf life of 48 months is expected for unopened packages.

The standard packaging is in 80kg polyethylene lined fiber drums with tamper evident seals. All products are also available in 100lb drums and 25kg paper sacks upon request.

Anhydrous Lactose Family by Kerry_General Physical and Chemical Characteristics

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