SORBITOL SPECIAL Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution NF | Pharma
SORBITOL SPECIAL range of products from SPI Pharma are sorbitan-sorbitol based soft gel plasticizers specifically developed to enhance finish and gloss of soft capsules. When used these products give a premium appearance while also helping prevent leakage and extending shelf life by maintaining an optimum moisture balance within the capsule shell.
Plasticizers for Softgel Capsules - SPI Pharma
One of the key components of the softgel capsule is the plasticizer used to make the shell elastic and pliable and to minimize brittleness and cracking. The plasticizer usually accounts for 20-30% of the wet gel formulation which can impact the quality of the finished product. CONTACT US Importance of Plasticizers for Softgel Capsules
Film Formers & Plasticizers | Excipients by SPI Pharma
Find Film Formers & Plasticizers / Excipients offered by SPI Pharma (e.g. Sorbitan / Sorbitol Special or Sorbitol / Sorbitol Special) to address your drug development and formulation challenges (e.g. drug delivery, bioavailability, stability, solubility, etc.).
SoftGels Contract Manufacturing | Soft Gelatin Capsules
A softgel or soft gelatin capsule is a solid capsule (outer soft shell) surrounding a liquid or semi-solid center (inner fill). An active ingredient can be incorporated into the outer shell, the inner fill, or both. Softgel capsules address a broad array of formulation challenges, often incorporating a variety of pharmaceutical-approved lipid
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- What are sorbitan sorbitol special ® plasticizers?
- Sorbitol Special ® plasticizers are sorbitan-sorbitol based soft gel plasticizers. They enhance the capsule finish gloss for a premium appearance, help to prevent leakage, provide consistent pharmaceutical quality, and extend shelf life by maintaining a proper moisture balance within the capsule shell.
- What are the different types of soft gel plasticizers?
- In terms of hardening rates, the plasticizers can be rank ordered as Sorbitol Special MDF 85 > Sorbitol Special ≈ Sorbitol Special GC > Sorbitol Special A-810 > glycerin for capsules with PEG 400 as fill. Thus, different soft gel plasticizers give significantly different drying and hardening rates.
- Why do you need a special plasticizer for a soft capsule?
- The formation of a soft capsule requires the use of a non-volatile plasticizer in addition to water to guarantee the mechanical stability. Sorbitol Special plasticizers are engineered to counter balance the stresses during processing and drying. SPI Pharma has the products and expertise to make a difference in your soft gel.
- Does SPI Pharma make a difference in soft gel?
- SPI Pharma has the products and expertise to make a difference in your soft gel. Helps improve appearance of soft gel capsules Keep the shell soft and pliable, making it stable and easy to handle Results in smooth and shiny, premium-finish Increases success, reducing costs Reduce leaking Moisture content maintained Capsule breakage avoided
- Are sorbitol-sorbitan Solutions a good plasticizer for soft gelatin capsules?
- Sorbitol-sorbitan solutions are widely used as plasticizers in the manufacture of soft gelatin capsules. This study confirms their functional advantage through a rank order of soft gel plasticizers in terms of their drying behavior and associated time to impart hardness into the final capsule.
- What are softgel capsules?
- The use of softgel capsules is increasing across a wide range of applications including prescription medicines, consumer health, vitamins, and mineral supplements. One of the key components of the softgel capsule is the plasticizer used to make the shell elastic and pliable and to minimize brittleness and cracking.
