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A wide variety of solid dose pharmaceutical products are film coated.
Coatings can be broken down into three key sectors - aesthetic coatings, protective coatings and functional coatings. Within the Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical sector, they are primarily used to;
A typical coating formula is composed of:
SheffCoat™ film coatings are pre-blended ready-to-use coatings that allow you to customise a film coating that is compatible with your API and regional regulatory requirements. There are Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide free variations available, helping formulators with their unique requirements.
Titanium dioxide is widely using within pharmaceutical tablet coatings due to its ability to make films opaque, produce pastel shades as a result of its whiteness, and maintain excellent light/heat stability. However with increased regulation surrounding Titanium Dioxide, more formulators are looking at potential replacement opacifiers.
Product | Coating Category |
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SheffCoat™ L (with Lactose) | HPMC Based Film Coating |
SheffCoat™ CG (Global Acceptance) | HPMC Based Film Coating |
SheffCoat™ (Original) | HPMC Based Film Coating |
SheffCoat™ Enhance (with Flavour) | HPMC Based Film Coating |
SheffCoat™ Glide (Co-processed with Plasticizer) | HPMC Based Film Coating |
SheffCoat™ MP (with PVA) | HPMC Based Film Coating |
SheffCoat™ HS (with HPC) | HPMC Based Film Coating |
SheffCoat™ EC (with Ethylcellulose) | HPMC Based Film Coating |
SheffCoat™ PVA | PVA Based Film Coating |
SheffCoat™ PVA (with Lecithin) | PVA Based Film Coating |
SheffCoat™ SG (for Soft Gel Capsules) | PVA Based Film Coating |
SheffCoat™ TF (Titanium Dioxide Free) | Clean Label Film Coatings |
SheffCoat™ NP (with Natural Pigment) | Clean Label Film Coatings |
For more information or to request a sample of any of the above tablet coating options, please contact us or send us an email at info@surfachem.com
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Monday, 22 February 2021
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