Product Description

Nutracoat EC*5D is a complete, optimally plasticized *5% solid aqueous dispersion of Ethyl cellulose polymer. It is used in various type of application i.e. sustained release, taste masking, moisture barrier etc. Ethyl cellulose due to its hydrophobic nature imparts delayed or extended release profiles which are reproducible during scale up. It has GRAS status which is widely used in various pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. Applications: * Sustained release beads * Sustained release matrix tablets * Binder in wet granulation * Moisture protecting of powders, granules, tablets and capsules * Taste masking for powders, granules and tablets * Tailored release profiles Advantages: * Choice of plasticizer available * Stable and reproducible release rates * Zero order release achievable * Completely water based system, allows for solvent free process * Low viscosity and non-sticky * Easy to apply and clean * No need of adding talc * Ready to use system * Easy to use and environmentally friendly