Products in Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals: Viscosity Modifier

TABULOSE® SC 611 is an efficient suspending agent for suspensions, emulsions and reconstituable suspensions. Features Hydrates quickly Co-processing ensures perfect stability to the three-dimensional gel formed upon hydration

TABULOSE® SC-591 F is a co-processed microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) and carboxymethylcellulose sSodium (CMC) that can be used as a stabilizer, suspending agent and thickener in a variety of food and beverage applications. Benefits Gluten-free Sugar-free Calorie reduction Fat reduction Features Water dispersible Stable over wide temperature and pH ranges Smooth, creamy texture

TABULOSE® SC 681 Colloidal Microcrystalline Cellulose is a co-processed microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) and carboxymethylcellulose sodium (CMC) that can be used as a stabilizer, suspending agent and thickener in a variety of food applications. Benefits Gluten-free Sugar-free Features Water dispersible Stable over wide temperature and pH ranges Smooth and creamy texture

TACKIDEX® Potato dextrins provide a variety of benefits to the manufacturer and consumer as both an excipient and a nutrient. They are white to yellow powders obtained from maize, tapioca, and potato starch by heat treatment. These are ingredients for clinical nutrition and nutraceuticals. Dextrins are starch polymers derived through solid-state heating from partially hydrolysed starch. Dextrinization is a classical starch processing technology that makes partial or complete solubility possible. As an excipient, dextrins are a binder, filler, stabilizer,  suspending agent, and viscosifier. As a nutrient, it is a carbohydrate and fiber source. TACKIDEX® can be used in various oral dosage forms in both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, including swallowable tablets, chewable tablets, effervescent tablets, lozenges, hard capsules, soft capsules, coatings, orally dissolving films, blends, granules, pellet premix, medicated confectionary, syrups, suspensions, and liquids.

HDK® N20 Pharma is a synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica powder produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white, high-purity colloidal powder that enhances the flow of powders and serves as a glidant for tableting processes. Additionally, HDK® N20 Pharma acts as a thickener for liquid pharmaceutical products. Furthermore, HDK® N20 Pharma undergoes testing according to the pharmacopeias EP and USP/NF standards.

Cekol cellulose gum is a preferred choice as a bio-based and biodegradable hydrocolloid. The raw material selection and adjustment of the production process steps makes it possible to tailor specific Cekol grade’s functionality to different applications. Cekol Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer derived from wood or cotton cellulose and produced to minimum 99.5% purity. Products manufactured from wood cellulose are fulfilling the GMO-free requirements. The product hydrates and dissolves readily in hot and cold water. By choosing the right CEKOL type, the formulator can achieve the desired rheology for any aqueous system, including suspensions and emulsions. Besides controlling the rheology, Cekol cellulose gum is known for its excellent water retaining and film forming capacity.

MALTISWEET® 3145 Maltitol Syrup,NF/FCC - 271051 is a non-crystallizing syrup bulking agent for solution suspension and can act as a humectant, texturing agent, and stabilizing aid. It is non-reactive and non-cariogenic. It typically contains at least 60% maltitol, and it is used as a replacement for sucrose and corn syrup in sugar-free and reduced-sugar applications. Its sweetness and taste are similar to sugar. It meets the requirements of USP/ NF.

ULTRA-TEX® 4 - 32166115 is a modified pregelatinized corn starch. It is a high-performance viscosifier and suspension aid used in syrups and suspensions. It hydrates quickly to produce a smooth and a short-textured product. Its high gloss and excellent sheen promotes a good appearance in the finished product. This product is available under Ingredion Incorporated’s TRUETRACE® Identity Preserved Program for non-GM products.

Deuteron® VT 920 is a natural biopolymer derived from polysaccharides. It dissolves readily in both cold and hot water, forming pseudoplastic solutions. Solutions containing Deuteron® VT 920 exhibit tolerance to a broad range of temperatures and pH levels. However, at pH levels below 2 and above 12, there might be depolymerization leading to a reduction in viscosity.

Deuteron® VT 930 is a natural biopolymer derived from polysaccharides. It readily dissolves in both cold and hot water, forming pseudoplastic solutions. These solutions exhibit tolerance to a wide range of temperatures and pH levels. This xanthan gum variant is granulated, clear, food-grade, and easy to incorporate into various applications.

Pharm-Rx Crosspovidone is a polyvinyl pyrrolidone copolymer used as a viscosity modifier and thickener in pharma and nutraceuticals.

VEEGUM® HV Magnesium Aluminum Silicate provides excellent emulsion and suspension stability at low use levels. This grade is used in a variety of personal care and pharmaceutical products. VEEGUM HV is a highly purified smectite clay suspension stabilizer, emulsion optimizer and rheology modifier. VEEGUM HV also reduces the slippery or sticky feel of gums and polymers, while providing a silky, tack-free feel in topical preparations. This smectite clay is synergistic with common thickeners such as VANZAN® xanthan gum and CMC. These combinations will provide greater thickening, stabilizing and suspending properties than those developed by the individual components of the mixture. Typical Use Levels: Between 0.5% and 3% INCI Name: Magnesium Aluminum Silicate VEEGUM HV is Magnesium Aluminum Silicate NF Type IC

VANZAN® NF-C Xanthan Gum produces clear xanthan gum solutions for applications where clarity is essential. VANZAN® NF-C is widely used as a rheology control agent for aqueous systems. It increases viscosity and prevents the settling of solids in a wide variety of animal care applications. VANZAN® NF-C solutions is remarkably stable over a broad temperature range and will not change significantly between ambient temperature and 60°C. Additionally, VANZAN® NF-C has excellent freeze/thaw stability. VANZAN® NF-C is recommended for use in both acidic and alkaline systems and will retain nearly constant viscosity between pH 2 and pH 12. Mixtures of xanthan gum with water-swellable clays or certain galactomannans produce synergistic rheological effects. The mixtures will provide greater thickening, stabilizing and suspending properties than those developed by the individual components of the mixture.

CEAMPECTIN® is a plant based ingredient used as a suspension and viscosity agent in liquid pharmaceutical formats. CEAMPECTIN® is the key ingredient for gummies recipes as it ensures the process control and it can be adapted to fulfill each functional ingredient requirements

VANATURAL® Bentonite Clay is a rapidly hydrating, water-washed bentonite clay. VANATURAL is a pure and natural suspension stabilizer, emulsion optimizer and rheology modifier for all topical products marketed as organic or natural. VANATURAL disperses easily into water and hydrates rapidly. VANATURAL also reduces the slippery or sticky feel of gums and polymers, while providing a silky, tack-free feel in topical preparations. This bentonite clay is synergistic with common thickeners such as VANZAN® xanthan gum and CMC. These combinations will provide greater thickening, stabilizing and suspending properties than those developed by the individual components of the mixture. VANATURAL is OMRI-listed and authorized by ECOCERT Greenlife as complying with the ECOCERT and COSMOS standards for ecological and organic skin care products and cosmetics.

VANATURAL® XGB Bentonite Clay is a synergistic blend of natural bentonite and xanthan gum that hydrates quickly, even with low shear mixing in unheated water. The combination of bentonite clay and xanthan gum will provide greater thickening, stabilizing and suspending properties than those developed by the individual components of the mixture. VANATURAL XGB imparts a pleasant application feel while reliably stabilizing water-based suspensions and emulsions over a broad range of pH and storage temperatures. VANATURAL XGB is recommended for difficult to stabilize suspensions and emulsions. VANATURAL XGB is authorized by ECOCERT Greenlife™ as complying with the ECOCERT and COSMOS™ standards for ecological and organic skin care products and cosmetics.

VANZAN® NF is widely used as a rheology control agent for aqueous systems. It increases viscosity, helps to stabilize emulsions, and prevents the settling of solids in a wide variety of animal care applications. VANZAN NF is recommended for use in both acidic and alkaline systems and will retain nearly constant viscosity between pH 2 and pH 12. Mixtures of xanthan gum with water-swellable clays or certain galactomannans produce synergistic rheological effects. The mixtures will provide greater thickening, stabilizing and suspending properties than those developed by the individual components of the mixture.

The original and most widely used grade, VEEGUM® R Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is used in a variety of cosmetics and personal care products. VEEGUM R is a highly purified smectite clay suspension stabilizer, emulsion optimizer and rheology modifier. VEEGUM R also reduces the slippery or sticky feel of gums and polymers, while providing a silky, tack-free feel in topical preparations. This smectite clay is synergistic with common thickeners such as VANZAN® xanthan gum and CMC. These combinations will provide greater thickening, stabilizing and suspending properties than those developed by the individual components of the mixture.Typical Use Levels: Between 0.5% and 3%INCI Name: Magnesium Aluminum SilicateVEEGUM R is Magnesium Aluminum Silicate NF Type IA

VANATURAL® MC Bentonite Clay is a rapidly hydrating, water-washed bentonite clay. VANATURAL MC is a pure and natural suspension stabilizer, emulsion optimizer and rheology modifier for all topical products. VANATURAL MC is tightly controlled for microbiology. VANATURAL MC disperses easily into water and hydrates rapidly. VANATURAL MC also reduces the slippery or sticky feel of gums and polymers, while providing a silky, tack-free feel in topical preparations. This bentonite clay is synergistic with common thickeners such as VANZAN® xanthan gum and CMC. These combinations will provide greater thickening, stabilizing and suspending properties than those developed by the individual components of the mixture.

VANZAN® NF-F is a finely ground powder version of VANZAN NF designed for applications such as reconstituable powders and dry powder formulations

VEEGUM® K Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Provides good suspension at low viscosity while having low acid demand and high electrolyte and acid compatibility. This grade is well suited for acidic pH pharmaceutical suspensions and hair care formulas containing conditioning agents.VEEGUM K is a highly purified smectite clay suspension stabilizer, emulsion optimizer and rheology modifier. VEEGUM K also reduces the slippery or sticky feel of gums and polymers, while providing a silky, tack-free feel in topical preparations. This smectite clay is synergistic with common thickeners such as VANZAN® xanthan gum and CMC. These combinations will provide greater thickening, stabilizing and suspending properties than those developed by the individual components of the mixture.

VEEGUM® HS Magnesium Aluminum Silicate provides maximum electrolyte stability and minimum acid demand. It is used pharmaceutical suspensions, hair care formulas containing conditioning agents, and facemasks. Its relatively low viscosity contribution allows it to be used at levels high enough to enhance skin cleansing. VEEGUM HS is a highly purified smectite clay suspension stabilizer, emulsion optimizer and rheology modifier. VEEGUM HS also reduces the slippery or sticky feel of gums and polymers, while providing a silky, tack-free feel in topical preparations. This smectite clay is synergistic with common thickeners such as VANZAN® xanthan gum and CMC. These combinations will provide greater thickening, stabilizing and suspending properties than those developed by the individual components of the mixture.

AllanChem Corn Starch is a high-quality formulation and processing aid that is used as a viscosity modifier and thickener.

TYLOPUR® is a versatile hypromellose, compliant with USP, JP, EP. TYLOPUR 60SH-13000 provides a genuine consistency in Sustained release (matrix tablets). It also can be used as thickener in aqeous solution .

METOLOSE® SM 4000 consists of methyl cellulose (USP, JP, EP) and three substitution types of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (hypromellose USP, JP, EP) each available in several grades differing in viscosity.

METOLOSE® SM 100 consists of methyl cellulose (USP, JP, EP) and three substitution types of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (hypromellose USP, JP, EP) each available in several grades differing in viscosity.

METOLOSE® 65SH-1500 consists of methyl cellulose (USP, JP, EP) and three substitution types of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (hypromellose USP, JP, EP) each available in several grades differing in viscosity. METOLOSE® 65SH-1500 provides a variety of functions such as water retention, protective colloid, surface activity, sustained release. It is a non-ionic compound resistant to salting out and stable over a wide pH-range. Typical applications of METOLOSE® 65SH-1500 are binder for solid dosage forms such as tablets and granules or thickener for liquid applications.

METOLOSE® SM 4 consists of methyl cellulose (USP, JP, EP) and three substitution types of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (hypromellose USP, JP, EP) each available in several grades differing in viscosity.

Capsules prepared from hypromellose have advantages in comparison with gelatin based capsules. Hypromellose capsules show a better moisture stability and are suitable for vegetarian/vegan patients. Low viscosity hypromellose products like METOLOSE 65SH-5 is suitable for capsule manufacturing.

METOLOSE® SM 15 consists of methyl cellulose (USP, JP, EP) and three substitution types of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (hypromellose USP, JP, EP) each available in several grades differing in viscosity.

METOLOSE® SM 25 consists of methyl cellulose (USP, JP, EP) and three substitution types of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (hypromellose USP, JP, EP) each available in several grades differing in viscosity.

METOLOSE® SM 400 consists of methyl cellulose (USP, JP, EP) and three substitution types of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (hypromellose USP, JP, EP) each available in several grades differing in viscosity.

METOLOSE® SM 1500 consists of methyl cellulose (USP, JP, EP) and three substitution types of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (hypromellose USP, JP, EP) each available in several grades differing in viscosity.

METOLOSE® consists of methyl cellulose (USP, JP, EP) and three substitution types of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (hypromellose USP, JP, EP) . METOLOSE SB-4 is an excellent sugar coating binder for solid dosage forms.

METOLOSE® 90SH-100000 is used as a sustained-release agent, thickener, suspending agent and binder for tablets and granules. It is lso used for ophthalmic formulations.

METOLOSE® 65SH-4000 is used as a sustained-release agent, thickener, suspending agent and binder for tablets and granules. It is lso used for ophthalmic formulations.