Description

Kollidon® VA 64 is a white or slightly yellowish, free-flowing powder with a faint characteristic odour and practically no taste. It readily dissolves in all hydrophilic solvents. Solutions of more than 10 % concentration can be prepared in water, ethanol, isopropanol, methylene chloride, glycerol and propylene glycol. It is less soluble in ether, cyclic, aliphatic and alicyclic hydrocarbons.

It provides erodible instant release matrix
It is a solubilizer, dispersant, crystallization inhibitor and matrix former
For direct compression, roller compaction and wet granulation, suitable for markets with higher humidity exposure
It has excellent stability throughout the extrusion process
A coarse powder provides a dust free handling, good flowability and faster extruder feeding
Recently obtained GRAS/SA status (Generally Recognized As Safe/Self-Affirmed) by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for use in food and nutritional supplements e.g. vitamin and mineral tablets

Additional information

Manufacturer	BASF
Quality	EP, JP, USP-NF
Cas-No	9003-39-08
Einecs	1312995-182-4
Composition	Copovidone, vinylpyrrolidone-vinyl acetate
Dosage Form	Capsules, Granules, Tablets
Function	Binder, coating, Crystallisation inhibitor, Direct compression, film former, Moisture protection, Solubility enhancement, Wetting-dissolution enhancement