DC Granules for More than Just Tableting

The DC Granules product line by Dr. Paul Lohmann® covers Calcium, Magnesium, Iron and Zinc Salts offering lots of application benefits. The granulation process enlarges the particle size by converting fine or coarse powders into physically strong and larger granules with uniform shape, good flow property as well as good compression characteristics. Granules are formed by adding a liquid solution (water with or without binding agent) to powders. The added liquid binds the powder particles by a combination of capillary and viscous forces. Bonds that are more permanent are formed during subsequent drying. Binding agents of the product line are maltodextrin, starch, PVP, citric acid and gum arabic. From a production point of view, DC (direct compressible) grades offer excellent tableting properties. Moreover, since the raw materials are usually powders, flowability and dust formation including product loss are major challenges in the production line Granulated DC grades solve challenges during the tableting process due to the physical modification. Tablet manufacturers usually use wet granulation of powders prior to the tableting process to improve the compactability and flowability of a tablet formulation. The use of directly compressable granulated Minerals for the tableting process eliminates the need of an inhouse granulation process, and offers vast advantages in terms of production capability and cost. Our DC granules have excellent handling properties and are recommended for the following dosage forms: • Tablets, • Chewing tablets, • Chewing gums, • Effervescent tablets, • Coated tablets, • Sachets, • Capsules   With our expertise in the chemical and physical modification of Mineral Salts and our customer-oriented corporate philosophy, we are the ideal partner to turn your ideas into reality. Would you like to get more information or do you have further queries? Please contact our local agent.     Author: Aileen Jager Sales Manager Dr. Paul Lohmann GmbH & Co. KGaA   Translator: Emel Babacan Gürbıyık Managing Director ATS Advanced Technology Supplies A.Ş.