Colorcon Launches Formulated Film Coatings Targeting Enhanced Tablet Appearance

28 Jun 2017 --- Colorcon has launched Nutra Natural Advantage coatings, developed specifically to meet the needs of today’s global nutraceutical supplement manufacturers. The Nutra family of formulated film coatings include the brands Nutrafinish, Nutrapure and Nutrateric, with were each designed to provide enhanced tablet appearance and best-in-class coating productivity.

Nutrafinish Dietary Supplement Coatings are formulated to offer a choice of non-synthetic or “natural” color options to meet the increasing consumer demands for label-friendly ingredients; while Nutrafinish Moisture Protection Coatings address the industry need to improve stability and enhance shelf life, particularly for hygroscopic formulations.

Existing brands Nutrapure, the world’s first Certified Organic Coating for nutritional and dietary supplements, and Nutrateric Nutritional Enteric Coating Systems are now integrated into this new Nutritional platform.

“Nutra Natural Advantage coatings are supported by Colorcon’s extensive network of tablet design, technical and regulatory professionals to assist in developing a finished consumer health product with the competitive edge needed to drive business growth. Our in-depth knowledge of colorant regulations, market data, design tools and technical support help speed products to market in this highly competitive environment,” says Kelly Boyer, General Manager, Film Coatings.

“Colorcon is optimizing a coating system with the capability to be used at higher solids levels, up to 30%, which will further improve coating process efficiency. This novel coating system can be utilized across a wide range of equipment, from lab-scale, through to full-size batches, to perform in all types of coating equipment, from solid through to fully perforated pan coaters, including continuous processing,” Deborah Taylor, Colorcon Global Market Communications Manager, tells NutritionInsight.

According to Taylor, “this also addresses lower total cost of ownership as manufacturers can defer capital investment as productivity demand increases; easily transition tablet coating production between manufacturing sites; and save energy through more efficient manufacturing.”