What is the typical level of lubrication required for tableting with mannitol PEARLITOL® SD?

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The level of lubrication required depends on many variables, notably the physical nature of the powder mixes. For PEARLITOL® Mannitol the recommended level of lubricant can be up to 1.5 - 2.0% of magnesium stearate, in particular for unusual tablet shapes.

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