Aquarius™ Preferred film coating systems
Aquarius Preferred film coating systems consist of pre-blended, ready-to-use powders that are easily dispersed in water. These film coatings are available for both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical solid dosage forms. Ashland formulators have access to an unrivaled range of cellulosic and other polymeric excipients, enabling Aquarius film coating systems to be tailored to meet exacting requirements.
To maximize the efficiency of the coating application process, high-solids loadings are desirable. By reducing the coating time using high-solids formulations, productivity is increased and overall manufacturing costs are reduced. Aquarius Preferred film coating systems are state-of-the-art immediate-release coatings, which have been scientifically formulated with careful polymer selection. High-solids cellulosic or high-
solids PVP/VA formulations improve film adhesion to all substrates, especially those that offer challenges in aqueous film coating.
Clear advantages in film coating process productivity are seen with high-solids suspensions. These formulations allow the solids content of the coating system to be increased significantly (typically up to 20 percent w/w solids for pigmented coatings, and in certain cases up to 25 percent) with viscosities in the range of 100–300 cP.
The regulatory compliance information for all Ashland products varies by product family and grade. For specific data about the grade you are interested in please refer to our Excipient Information Package and the Certificate of Analysis (COA).
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- Europe, Middle East, Africa, India
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Aquarius Preferred film coating systems are high-solids coatings for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tablets. Specialty grades are available for modified release and barrier properties.
• Optimum balance of film strength, flexibility and adhesion
• Available in clear, white and color formulations
• Natural colors that meet the stringent requirements of the nutraceutical market are available in a range of colors.
• Reduced process energy costs
• MG grades are highly effective moisture barriers
• Also available in taste guard and odor guard formulations
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