Instacoat 4G

Description

INSTACOAT^TM 4G is a ready-mixed powder that can be rapidly reconstituted in water, for the film coating of solid oral dosage forms. It contains polymer, plasticizer, pigments, etc. in optimal ratios to achieve significant benefits in terms of processability and product quality.

 

INSTACOAT 4G

Features:
• PVA is a low viscosity polymer
• PVA is highly water soluble
• Anti-tack agent
• PVA is a highly adhesive polymer & is supplemented by an adhesive enhancing agent.
• Can be applied in a wide range of equipment designs and sizes from most manufacturers.
• Single polymer and absence of soya lecithin.

Benefits:
• Coatings are smooth, glossy and resilient to physical damage. Packaging speeds are enhanced.
• Solids levels up to 35% facilitate rapid coating thus major productivity gains.
• Rapid suspension preparation
• Minimal impact on dissolution and disintegration.
• Avoids use of expensive super-disintegrants in tablet core.
• Aqueous processing promotes a safe working environment and avoidance of atmospheric pollution.
• Overcomes PVA tack issues and contributes to productivity gains.
• Excellent logo definition and freedom from coating faults such as logo bridging despite high application rates.
• Easy scale-up and transfer to different equipment types or manufacturing sites.
• Suitable for batch and continuous processes.
• Facilitates product registration in multiple regulatory environments.

 

INSTACOAT System

Features:
• Dry powder system for reconstitution
• Complete coating formulation minus solvent
• Advanced colour control methods
• White or ready coloured systems matched to your specification or sample are available. Anti-counterfeiting and branding features can be built-in
• Colours used are checked for compliance with appropriate regulations in target markets

Benefits:
• Process time savings from rapid coating suspension manufacture
• Cost savings in inventory and inventory management
• Reproducible finished product appearance
• Avoidance of customer complaints
• Meeting diverse marketing requirements is facilitated
• Avoidance of regulatory issues