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Microcare™ 350GMP

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Microcare™ 350GMP is a ultrafine #1 prime yellow carnauba wax for use as a coating and binding excipient in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products.

Chemical Name: Carnauba wax

Functions: Binder, Coating System

Dosage Form: Tablets

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Natural, Naturally Derived, Sustainable

Certifications & Compliance: FSSC 22000, GMP, ISO 16128, ISO 22000

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Ingredient Origin
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
8015-86-9
EC No.
232-399-4

Features & Benefits

Attributes & Benefits
  • Tablet coatings improve flow and tabletability
  • Very good dry binding properties
  • Provides easier tablet swallowing and improved taste masking
  • Carnauba wax is sourced from an ISO 22000 certified manufacturer
  • Sustainably and ethically sourced from SINDCARNAUBA member suppliers
  • Manufactured in an FSSC 22000 certified plant

Applications & Uses

Dosage Form
Suggested Applications

Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical excipients

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 25°C)1g/cc
Mean Particle Size6.0 - 8.0μm
Melting Point83 - 86°C
Natural Index1ISO 16128
Natural Origin Index1ISO 16128
Organic Index0ISO 16128
Organic Origin Index0ISO 16128
Particle ShapeIrregular

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance