Pharmaceutical Gelatine

Gelatine is vital ingredient in the drug delivery system such as

Two Piece Hard Gelatine Capsules

The strength, flexibility, clarity and viscous nature of Gelatine provide characteristics that are suitable for capsule manufacturer. The major determining specifications for hard capsule grade are

• Gel Strength (6.67% Sol.) 200-270g bloom range

• Viscosity 40-50 mps range

• Transmittance 80-90% range

Soft Gelatine Capsule (Softgels)

Soft Gelatine Capsules are one-piece and hermetically sealed to enclose a liquid or semi-liquid fill. The major softgel Gelatine specifications are

• Gel Strength 150-160g bloom range

• Viscosity 30-40 mps range

Other pharmaceutical applications of Gelatine

• Tablet binding

• Tablet coating (film former)

• Microencapsulation

• Surgical Sponges, Bacterial growth media etc.