PEARLITOL® Flash
Co-processed Mannitol Starch
EP/USP/JP compliance
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Product Name |
PEARLITOL® Flash Co-processed Mannitol Starch |
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Synonyms |
D-Mannitol |
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Quantitative Composition |
Approximately D-Mannitol 80%-Extra White Maize Starch 20% |
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CAS Number |
D-Mannitol 69-65-8; Maize Starch 9005-25-8 |
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Chemical Structure |
D-Mannitol    |
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Molecular Weight |
Mannitol: 182.17 g/mol |
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Physical Form or Appearence |
White powder |
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Application |
PEARLITOL® Flash is a direct compression excipient with disintegrant properties. It offers excellent chemical inertness and consistent rapid disintegration time. It brings a pleasant taste and texture and is suitable for swallowable and orally dispersible tablets. |
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Water Content (LOD) |
Maximum water content: 3 % |
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Morphology |
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Average Mean Particle Diameter |
200 µm |
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Particle Size Distribution by Laser Diffraction |
dv10 = 80 µm dv50 = 200 µm dv90 = 300 µm |
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Solubility |
Partially soluble in cold water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96%) |
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Melting Temperature |
166-170°C for D-Mannitol |
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Water sorption isotherm at 20°C |
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Taste/Odor |
Slightly sweet (sweetening power of mannitol about 70% that of sucrose) |
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Compression Behaviour |
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Experimental Conditions for Compression Behavior |
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Powder Characteristics |
Powder Flowability: 5Â s (according to Ph.Eur. 2.9.16, 10mm outflow opening) |
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