The coatings are based on a combination of polymers and plasticisers and can be applied in up to 35 per cent high-solids suspensions. High-solids coating formulations reduce coating process time and can be cheaper than other approaches. New Jersey, US-based ISP says its new range provide a smoother finish than other high-solids coating systems.
Studies have shown that the new coatings do not slow down tablet disintegration and dissolution, according to the firm.