Excipients Tablets & Capsules

• Application
• Other, Food industry, pharmaceuticals, fire extinguishers, cleaning agent, water treatment, baking

• Boiling point
• Decomposes before boiling

• CAS No
• 144-55-8

• Chemical Name
• Sodium Bicarbonate

• Classification
• Other, Carbonate

• Density
• 2.20 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

• EINECS No
• 205-633-8

• Form
• Solid

• Grade
• Other, Food grade, technical grade, pharmaceutical grade

• HS Code
• 28363000

• Main Material
• Sodium bicarbonate

• Melting Point
• 50 C (decomposes)

• Molecular Formula
• NaHCO3

• Molecular Weight
• 84.01 g/mol

• Non Toxic
• Yes

• Other Names
• Baking soda, Bicarbonate of soda

• Ph Level
• 8.3 (1% solution)

• Poisonous
• Yes

• Purity
• 99%

• Shape
• Other, Fine powder or crystalline

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solubility
• Easily soluble in water

• Standard
• Meets industry quality standards

• Storage
• Other, Store in a cool, dry place, tightly closed

• Structural Formula
• NaHCO3

• Taste
• Other , Slightly alkaline, salty

• Type
• Inorganic chemical compound

• Usage
• Leavening agent, antacid, cleaning, pH buffering

• Application
• Other, Thickening agent, reinforcing filler, anti-caking agent, flow aid

• Boiling point
• Not applicable (sublimes at high temperatures)

• CAS No
• 7631-86-9

• Chemical Name
• Silicon Dioxide

• Classification
• Other, Inorganic chemical

• Density
• 60 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

• EINECS No
• 231-545-4

• Form
• Other, Fine white powder

• Grade
• Other, Industrial/Pharmaceutical Grade

• HS Code
• 28112200

• Main Material
• Fumed Silica (SiO2)

• Melting Point
• 1710C

• Molecular Formula
• SiO2

• Molecular Weight
• 60.08 g/mol

• Non Toxic
• Yes

• Other Names
• Fumed Silica, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide

• Ph Level
• 3.7 - 4.5 (4% dispersion)

• Poisonous
• Yes

• Purity
• >99.8%

• Refractive Rate
• ~1.46

• Shape
• Other, Amorphous powder

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solubility
• Insoluble in water

• Standard
• Meets international standards for fumed silica

• Storage
• Other, Store in a cool, dry place, tightly closed

• Structural Formula
• O=Si=O

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Powdered Silica

• Usage
• Industrial, pharmaceutical, coatings, adhesives, sealants

• Application
• Other, Pharmaceutical excipient, disintegrant in tablet formulations, food industry additive

• Boiling point
• Not applicable (decomposes)

• CAS No
• 74811-65-7

• Chemical Name
• Croscarmellose Sodium

• Classification
• Other, Superdisintegrant, excipient

• Density
• 0.60 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

• EINECS No
• 232-674-9

• Form
• Other, White to off-white powder

• Grade
• Other, Pharmaceutical/food grade

• HS Code
• 39123100

• Main Material
• Croscarmellose sodium

• Melting Point
• >300C (decomposes)

• Molecular Formula
• (C8H16NaO8)n

• Molecular Weight
• Variable (polymeric)

• Non Toxic
• Yes

• Other Names
• Carboxymethylcellulose sodium cross-linked, CCS

• Ph Level
• 5.0 - 7.0 (1% dispersion in water)

• Poisonous
• Yes

• Purity
• >99%

• Shape
• Other, Powdered

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solubility
• Swells and disperses in water, insoluble in most organic solvents

• Standard
• USP, EP, BP

• Storage
• Other, Store in tightly closed containers, protected from moisture

• Structural Formula
• Cross-linked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Pharmaceutical excipient

• Usage
• Employed as a superdisintegrant in oral pharmaceutical formulations

• Application
• Other, Food industry (jellies, gummies, desserts), pharmaceuticals, photography, cosmetics

• Boiling point
• Decomposes before boiling

• CAS No
• 9000-70-8

• Chemical Name
• Gelatin

• Classification
• Other, Natural polymer

• Density
• 0.6 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

• EINECS No
• 232-554-6

• Form
• Powder

• Grade
• Other, Food grade, Pharmaceutical grade

• HS Code
• 35030010

• Main Material
• Collagen (derived from animal bones and skins)

• Melting Point
• 35-40C

• Molecular Formula
• C102H151O39N31 (approximate, varies with source)

• Molecular Weight
• Between 15,000 and 250,000 Daltons

• Non Toxic
• Yes

• Other Names
• Hydrolyzed collagen

• Ph Level
• 5.0 - 7.0 (1% solution)

• Poisonous
• Yes

• Purity
• 98%

• Shape
• Other, Granular powder

• Smell
• Other, Odorless or slightly characteristic

• Solubility
• Soluble in hot water, forms a gel when cooled

• Standard
• Meets FCC/USP standards

• Storage
• Other, Store in a cool, dry place, keep container tightly closed

• Structural Formula
• Variable protein structure

• Taste
• Other , Neutral

• Type
• Powdered gelatin

• Usage
• Gelling agent, thickener, stabilizer

• Application
• Other, Used as a solvent, cleaning agent, disinfectant, and in pharmaceutical preparations

• Boiling point
• 82.6 C

• CAS No
• 67-63-0

• Chemical Name
• Isopropyl alcohol

• Classification
• Other, Alcohol

• Density
• 0.786 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

• EINECS No
• 200-661-7

• Form
• Other, Clear, colorless liquid

• Grade
• Other, Pharmaceutical Grade / Industrial Grade

• HS Code
• 29051220

• Main Material
• Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)

• Melting Point
• 89 C

• Molecular Formula
• C3H8O

• Molecular Weight
• 60.10 g/mol

• Non Toxic
• Yes

• Other Names
• Isopropanol, 2-Propanol, Rubbing Alcohol

• Ph Level
• Neutral (approximately 7)

• Poisonous
• Yes

• Purity
• 99% (common commercial grade)

• Refractive Rate
• n20/D 1.377

• Shape
• Other, Liquid

• Smell
• Other, Sharp, musty, alcoholic odor

• Solubility
• Miscible with water, alcohol, ether, benzene, chloroform, and most organic solvents

• Standard
• Meets USP/EP/JP standards (varies by supplier)

• Storage
• Other, Store in tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from heat and sources of ignition

• Structural Formula
• CH3CHOHCH3

• Taste
• Other , Bitter, burning taste

• Type
• Alcohol / Solvent

• Usage
• Sanitizer, solvent, antiseptic, electronics cleaner

• Application
• Other, Pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, personal care products, plastics

• Boiling point
• Decomposes before boiling

• CAS No
• 557-04-0

• Chemical Name
• Magnesium Stearate

• Classification
• Other, Fatty Acid Salt

• Density
• 1.028 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

• EINECS No
• 209-150-3

• Form
• Solid

• Grade
• Other, Pharmaceutical/Food Grade

• HS Code
• 29157090

• Main Material
• Magnesium Stearate

• Melting Point
• 117-150 C

• Molecular Formula
• C36H70MgO4

• Molecular Weight
• 591.24 g/mol

• Non Toxic
• Yes

• Other Names
• Octadecanoic acid magnesium salt

• Ph Level
• Neutral to slightly alkaline

• Poisonous
• Yes

• Purity
• >99%

• Shape
• Other, Powder

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solubility
• Insoluble in water, soluble in hot ethanol

• Standard
• USP/NF, BP, EP

• Storage
• Other, Store in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed

• Structural Formula
• (C17H35COO)2Mg

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Fine white powder

• Usage
• Used as a lubricant, anti-adherent, and release agent in tablet and capsule manufacturing

• Application
• Other, Food industry, textile, pharmaceuticals, paper industry, adhesives

• Boiling point
• N/A (decomposes before boiling)

• CAS No
• 9005-25-8

• Chemical Name
• Maize Starch

• Classification
• Other, Polysaccharide

• Density
• 1.5 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

• EINECS No
• 232-679-6

• Form
• Solid

• Grade
• Other, Food Grade / Industrial Grade

• HS Code
• 11081200

• Main Material
• Corn (Maize)

• Melting Point
• > 250C (decomposes)

• Molecular Formula
• (C6H10O5)n

• Molecular Weight
• ~162.14 g/mol (monomer unit)

• Non Toxic
• Yes

• Other Names
• Corn starch, cornflour

• Ph Level
• 5.0 - 7.0 (1% solution)

• Poisonous
• Yes

• Purity
• >98%

• Shape
• Other, Powder / Fine granules

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solubility
• Insoluble in cold water, soluble in hot water

• Standard
• As per IS: 4706 (Part I) or relevant industry standards

• Storage
• Other, Store in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and contaminants

• Structural Formula
• (C6H10O5)n

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Powder

• Usage
• Thickening agent, binder, emulsifier, stabilizer

• Application
• Other, Widely used as a binder, diluent, and disintegrant in pharmaceutical tablet and capsule formulations; also used as a food additive, and in cosmetics

• Boiling point
• Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)

• CAS No
• 9004-34-6

• Chemical Name
• Microcrystalline Cellulose

• Classification
• Other, Polysaccharide, excipient, food additive (E460)

• Density
• 1.5 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

• EINECS No
• 232-674-9

• Form
• Other, White, odorless, tasteless powder

• Grade
• Other, Pharma, Food, and Industrial grades available

• HS Code
• 3912.90

• Main Material
• Purified cellulose from plant sources (commonly wood pulp)

• Melting Point
• Depolymerizes at 260C (no true melting point)

• Molecular Formula
• (C6H10O5)n

• Molecular Weight
• Approximately 162.14 g/mol per glucose unit

• Non Toxic
• Yes

• Other Names
• Cellulose gel, Cellulosum microcristallinum

• Ph Level
• Neutral to slightly acidic (pH 5.0-7.5 in suspension)

• Poisonous
• Yes

• Purity
• >99%

• Refractive Rate
• ~1.47

• Shape
• Other, Powder

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solubility
• Insoluble in water and most organic solvents, dispersible in water

• Standard
• Complies with USP/NF, Ph.Eur. standards

• Storage
• Other, Keep in a tightly sealed container, in a cool, dry place

• Structural Formula
• Repeating units of (14) linked D-glucose

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Powdered cellulose derivative

• Usage
• Pharmaceutical excipient, food stabilizer, bulking agent, cosmetic formulations

• Application
• Other, Binder in pharmaceuticals, adhesives, inks, coatings, cosmetics

• Boiling point
• Not applicable (polymer decomposes on heating)

• CAS No
• 9003-39-8

• Chemical Name
• Polyvinylpyrrolidone

• Classification
• Other, Synthetic polymer

• Density
• 1.2 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

• EINECS No
• 208-539-1

• Form
• Powder

• Grade
• Other, Pharmaceutical/Industrial Grade

• HS Code
• 39059990

• Main Material
• Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)

• Melting Point
• 150-180C (decomposes)

• Molecular Formula
• (C6H9NO)n

• Molecular Weight
• Varies (depends on grade, typically 10,000 - 1,300,000 Da)

• Non Toxic
• Yes

• Other Names
• PVP, povidone

• Ph Level
• 3.0 - 7.0 (5% solution)

• Poisonous
• Yes

• Purity
• >99%

• Refractive Rate
• nD 1.515 (20C, 50 g/l H2O)

• Shape
• Other, Amorphous powder

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solubility
• Soluble in water, alcohol, and many organic solvents

• Standard
• USP/BP/EP

• Storage
• Other, Store in a cool, dry place, keep container tightly closed

• Structural Formula
• [C6H9NO]n

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Powder

• Usage
• Binder, stabilizer, thickener

• Application
• Other, Pharmaceutical excipient, superdisintegrant in tablet formulations

• Boiling point
• Not applicable (decomposes)

• CAS No
• 9063-38-1

• Chemical Name
• Sodium starch glycolate

• Classification
• Other, Pharmaceutical Excipient

• Density
• 0.65 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

• EINECS No
• 232-791-2

• Form
• Other, Fine powder

• Grade
• Other, AB Grade

• HS Code
• 35051090

• Main Material
• Sodium starch glycolate

• Melting Point
• Decomposes before melting

• Molecular Formula
• C2H4NaO3 x n(C6H10O5)

• Molecular Weight
• Varies (polymeric)

• Non Toxic
• Yes

• Other Names
• Sodium carboxymethyl starch, SSG

• Ph Level
• 5.5 - 7.5 (1% dispersion)

• Poisonous
• Yes

• Purity
• 99% min (as per specification)

• Shape
• Other, Powder

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solubility
• Freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol

• Standard
• IP/BP/USP/Ph. Eur.

• Storage
• Other, Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in a tightly closed container

• Structural Formula
• (C6H10O5)n-(OCH2COONa)m

• Taste
• Other , Odorless, tasteless

• Type
• Pharmaceutical grade excipient

• Usage
• Used as a disintegrant in the preparation of tablets and capsules