Products in Pharmaceutical Coatings: Tablet Coating

Kollicoat® SR 30D is a versatile pharmaceutical and nutraceutical solution. Comprising polyvinyl acetate, it functions as a binder, controlled release agent, film former, matrix-forming agent, sustained release agent, and taste-masking agent. Specifically designed for oral and topical applications, this liquid product revolutionizes drug delivery and care solutions in healthcare and pharma. With cutting-edge technologies in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, Kollicoat® SR 30 D ensures optimal performance as it seamlessly integrates into various formulations.

Kollicoat® MAE 100-55 is a versatile pharmaceutical and nutraceutical ingredient. Comprising Acrylates Copolymer and Methacrylic Acid Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer in a 1:1 ratio, it excels as an enteric coating system, filler, film former, matrix-forming agent, and solubilizer. In powder form, this technology caters to oral drug delivery and care solutions. Ideal for healthcare and pharma applications, Kollicoat® MAE 100-55 ensures efficient and reliable performance in diverse formulations.

Kollicoat® MAE 100 P is available in powder form, plays a multifaceted role as an enteric coating system, filler, film former, matrix-forming agent, and solubilizer. Its versatile applications span various dosage forms, including tablets, pellets, capsules, soft gels, and dispersions in the healthcare and pharma markets, particularly in oral drug delivery solutions.

Kollicoat® MAE 30 DP is a methacrylic acid ethyl acrylate copolymer (1:1) designed for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. As an enteric coating system and film manufacturer, it excels in drug delivery and care solutions within the healthcare and pharma industries. Available in a dispersion form, Kollicoat® MAE 30 DP is specifically tailored for oral applications, showcasing its versatility in providing effective and reliable solutions in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical technologies.

Kollicoat® SR 30 D is an aqueous dispersion with a solids content of 30%. The low viscosity product has a weak characteristic odor and a milky white or slightly yellowish appearance. The dispersion consists of about 27% polyvinyl acetate, 2.7% povidone and 0.3% sodium lauryl sulfate. Kollicoat® SR 30 D is miscible with water in any ratio while retaining its milky-white appearance. Mixing the product with ethanol or isopropyl alcohol in a 1:5 ratio produces a slightly turbid and somewhat viscous solution, a solution in acetone is more turbid. On addition of further organic solvents the polymer precipitates out but then dissolves when further solvent is added. It is insoluble in dilute alkaline or acidic solutions.

Kollicoat® MAE 100-55 is a white redispersible powder with a faint characteristic odor. The product contains 0.7% sodium lauryl sulfate (USP) and 2.3% Polysorbate 80 (Ph. Eur.) as emulsifying agents. The fatty acids used in the manufacture of Polysorbate 80 are of vegetable origin. Kollicoat® MAE 100-55 is a weakly acidic copolymer that dissolves at a pH above 5.5. Kollicoat® MAE 100-55 dissolves in methanol and ethanol to yield clear to slightly cloudy solutions. It is also soluble in dilute alkaline solutions.

BIOGRUND’s ready-to-use printing ink BonuPrint® is a fine, homogenous, liquid pigment dispersion for solid oral dosage forms, available as an organic or aqueous solution.

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.

TYLOPUR® 606 is a versatile hypromellose, compliant with USP, JP, EP. It is a film coating material that provides an excellent finish.It is a effective binder, it does not interact with drugs.It also enhances the solubility of poorly solule APIs.

PHARMACOAT® 606 is a binder, it does not interact with drugs. It has superior stability, a non-ionic character and is widely used as a binder for granulation. Due to its plant derived nature and excellent moisture stability, PHARMACOAT®® replaces gelatin in hard capsule manufacturing. It is also used as taste making agent for bitter tasting drugs.

TYLOPUR® 605 is a versatile hypromellose, compliant with USP, JP, EP. It is a film coating material that provides an excellent finish.It is a effective binder, it does not interact with drugs.It also enhances the solubility of poorly solule APIs.

HPMCP is a monophthalic acid ester of hypromellose.HP-50 is enteric coating agent soluble at lower pH

HPMCP is a monophthalic acid ester of hypromellose.HP-55S is enteric coating agent with greater strength and higher acid resistance due to its high molecular weight

HPMCP is a monophthalic acid ester of hypromellose.HP-55 is a regular grade enteric coating agent.

AquaPolish® TC is a combination of HPMC, HPC and other cellulose ethers with taste masking additives. Due to the further additives, which form a hardly soluble film, a tastemasking is achieved.

BIOGRUND’s one-step film coating system AquaPolish® OM perfectly masks bad and strong smelling actives (e. g. herbal extracts). Sealing these characteristics by using AquaPolish® OM enables a pleasant application for the consumer and increases patient compliance. It provides a protective and economical coating on tablets, pellets, granules and capsules without influencing the disintegration time.

BIOGRUND’s sugar-coating system IsuPolish® S provides a sugar dragée with excellent taste and odor masking properties. Furthermore the dragée gets a smooth and glossy appearance.

BIOGRUND provides a wide range of ready-to-use film coating products which includes AquaPolish® MS. It's a moisture sealing product. It provides a protective and fast soluble film on tablets, pellets, granules and capsules. It is a combination of selected film-forming cellulose ethers with plasticizing and coloring additives. The use of hydrophobic excipients gives excellent protection against moisture. The product is designed to improve the coating process and can be applied using conventional or modern coating equipment. It is a homogeneous, dry-milled, powdered compound, developed for the coating of all kinds of solid dosage forms. It is easily soluble and a reproducible high-quality film coating can be achieved. Clear, white and colored preparations can be tailor-made according to customer requirements. Contact us for more information.

BonuCel® provides easy-to-use cellulose ethers for pharmaceutical and nutritional products. The main application of Hypromellose is film coating. The fine, homogeneous blends of selected high quality cellulose ether polymers provide excellent film forming properties and sustained release profiles. A wide range of standard viscosities is offered to deal with different application requirements. Additionally, BIOGRUND offers an exclusive service by finely adjusting viscosities.

AquaPolish® SR creates a strong and insoluble film coating with good adhesion, through which the active ingredient diffuses. The use of highquality, insoluble cellulose ethers or Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer (Type A, Type B) in combination with soluble cellulose ethers, plasticizing and coloring additives, guarantees film coatings that are always reproducible. By varying the type and amount of the cellulose ethers used, a wide range of release profiles can be achieved.

IsuPolish® FSC is a unique, dry milled, homogeneous blend of hypromellose, Isomalt or sucrose, pigments and additional excipients. Compared to a traditional sugar-coating process this product assists you to speed up the production process.

BIOGRUND provides a wide range of film coating products which includes Bonulac®. It's a nutritional enteric coating product. It provides a protective film with excellent moisture sealing and enteric properties. With its superior taste and moisture protection it is recommended for the coating of natural extracts, fatty oils and substances with bad taste and odor. It is a combination of natural shellac with plasticizers, coloring additives and additional excipients. It is a homogeneous, dry-milled, powdered compound, developed for the coating of all kinds of solid dosage forms. Natural shellac is a film forming polymer, which gives enteric properties for nutritional products. It is easily soluble in water and a reproducible high quality film coating can be achieved. Clear, white and colored preparations can be tailor-made according to customer requirements. If you are looking for a vegan formula we can use alginate sodium as a polymer.

AquaPolish® HS is a combination of film-forming polymer METHOCEL™ Premium VLV with plasticizing and coloring additives. The very low viscosity of HPMC enables high solid content dispersions for high speed productivity.

AquaPolish® PRO is a dry milled powdered compound is a ready-to-use film coating system that provides moisture sealing properties and a highly flexible film on solid oral dosage forms for immediate release profiles.

BIOGRUND’s sugar-coating system IsuPolish® provides a sugar-free dragée which has a pure and natural taste. It is suitable for diabetics (because of its low glycemic and low insulinemic response) and its cario-static properties.

BIOGRUND’s one-step film coating system AquaPolish® E provides a protective film with excellent enteric properties. And with its superior light, oxygen and moisture protection, it is recommended for tablets, pellets, capsules and granules.

BIOGRUND’s ready-to-use sugarcoating system IsuPolish® G is a unique, dry milled, homogeneous blend of isomalt mixed with mineral, non-artificial Candurin® pearl effect colors and additional excipients. The use leads to lustrous effects on sugar-coated tablets, granules, chewing gums, nuts and fruits. It also offers sophisticated solutions for brand enhancement and product refinement.

AquaPolish® STA has been developed for the fast coating of oral solid dosage forms. It is easily soluble and a reproducible high-quality film coating can be guaranteed. Due to its high solid content of 20–25% in the dispersion, a fast application at low process temperatures will improve your production process and save time. Additionally, your product gains a small barrier against moisture.

AquaPolish G has been developed for the coating of all kinds of solid dosage forms. It is easily soluble and a reproducible high-quality film coating can be guaranteed. The widely approved, mineral colors of Candurin® are based on natural silicate combined with titanium dioxide and/or iron oxide.

BIOGRUND’s one-step film coating system AquaPolish® provides a protective and fast release film on tablets, pellets, granules and capsules. It is a unique, dry milled, homogeneous blend of selected film-forming cellulose ethers with plasticizing and coloring additives.

Biogrund's ready-to-use excipient premix BonuWax® for hot melt coating is a water and solvent free application and provides good moisture sealing, taste masking and stability for granules and particles. BonuWax®, consisting of carnauba and/or beeswax plus two additional lipids, has a suitable melting temperature and is easy to apply on particles and granules by a fluid bed coating process. BonuWax® can be sprayed with a 100% solid content which leads to a high productivity.

AquaPolish® C has been developed to improve running production processes. Furthermore, it is an ideal basis for researching new solutions. The contract manufactured compound is a unique, dry milled, homogeneous blend of film coating polymers, plasticizing and coloring additives and other excipients. It can be applied by using conventional or modern coating equipment.

BIOGRUND’s one-step film coating system AquaPolish® PVA provides a protective and fast soluble film on tablets, pellets, granules and capsules. It is a unique, dry milled, homogeneous blend of selected filmforming polymers with coloring and a few plasticizing additives. AquaPolish® PVA is a combination of polyvinyl alcohol and optional HPC, which gives excellent moisture sealing by using aqueous solvent applications.

SUGAR SPHERES SANAQ® 300 - 400 Sugar Spheres are white nearly spherical pellets with a slight sweet taste.

SUGAR SPHERES SANAQ® 355 - 425 Sugar Spheres are white nearly spherical pellets with a slight sweet taste.