Acrycoat® E100-40

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Acrylics, Acrylates & Methacrylates

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Binder,

Controlled Release Agent,

Enteric Coating System,

Film Former,

Matrix Forming Agent,

Moisture Barrier Coating,

Sustained Release Agent,

Taste Masker

Technologies

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients

Binders & Disintegrants,

Flavors & Taste Maskers,

Modified & Controlled Release,

Other Excipients,

Pharmaceutical Coatings

Features & Benefits

Advantages

• Rapidly disintegrating film in acidic media
• Less quantity required
• Low water vapor permeability

Applications & Uses

Markets

Healthcare & Pharma

Applications

Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions

Oral

Application

• Taste masking
• Moisture barrier
• Film coating
• Tablet binder

Properties

Appearance

40% Clear solution in isopropanol

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Use Level (calculation on dry basis)	0.5 - 0.7	%	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.),

National Formulary (NF),

United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Grade

Pharma Grade

Pharmacopoeial Monographs

• USP/NF: Amino Methacrylate Copolymer - NF
• Ph.Eur.: Basic Butylated Methacrylate Copolymer

Technical Details & Test Data

Solvents

• Alcohol
• Acetone
• Methylene
• Dichloride
• Ethyl Acetate

Solubility

• Soluble at pH 5 & below
• Swellable & Permeable from pH 5.0-7.0
• Insoluble from pH 7.0 & above