Pharmaceutical Gelatin for Tablet Coating

Short Introduction

BEYOND BIOPHARMA supplies high-purity, pharmacopoeia-compliant Gelatin for tablet coating applications. Leveraging over two decades of expertise, our specialized gelatin grades deliver superior film-forming properties, ensuring maximum API stability, enhanced patient compliance, and precise modification of drug release kinetics for all your solid oral dosage forms.

Product Specification: Gelatin for Tablet Coating (Pharmaceutical Grade)

ITEMS	SPECIFICATIONS (TEST METHOD)	Remark
Appearance	Yellowish to white free-flowing granular powder	Pass
Jelly Strength (Bloom) 150 – 250 Bloom (6.67%) Customized for optimal film strength and integrity
Viscosity (6.67% sol.)	3.0 – 5.0 mPa.s	Controlled flow for uniform dipping and coating
pH (at 55℃)	4.5 – 6.5	Consistent profile
Loss on Drying	≤ 15%	Standard moisture content
Sulphur Dioxide	≤50ppm	Low content to minimize cross-linking risk
Water Conductivity	Maximum 1mS.Cm-1	Ultra-low for purity and stability
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm	Meets stringent pharmaceutical limits
Total Count of viable aerobes	≤ 1000 cfu/g	Safe
E. Coli / Salmonella	Absent	Sterile

The Essential Function of Gelatin in Solid Dosage Forms

Gelatin serves as a critical excipient in pharmaceutical tablet coating, providing a thin, protective film that goes beyond mere aesthetics. It is valued for its unique combination of natural purity, excellent biocompatibility, and functional properties that directly improve product efficacy and patient experience.

Unmatched Stability and Protection for Active Ingredients

The primary functional benefit of a gelatin coating is to create an effective barrier that safeguards the tablet core and the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) from environmental degradation.

Moisture Barrier:

Gelatin forms a dense, continuous film that significantly minimizes moisture penetration into the core tablet. This protection is crucial for hygroscopic or moisture-sensitive APIs, helping to prevent pre-mature degradation and ensuring long-term product stability.

Protection from Light and Oxidation:

The coat acts as an effective physical shield, particularly when combined with opacifiers like titanium dioxide, protecting photo-sensitive drugs from UV light and oxygen, thereby extending the tablet’s shelf life.

Mechanical Integrity:

The coating adds a layer of physical durability, making tablets more resistant to chipping, abrasion, and cracking during packaging, transportation, and handling.

Enhanced Patient Compliance (Swallowability and Taste Masking)

1

Improvements in Organoleptic Properties

Patient acceptance is critical for drug adherence. Gelatin-coated tablets offer significant improvements in organoleptic properties compared to uncoated cores.
2

Taste and Odor Masking

Many APIs have a bitter or unpleasant taste and odor. A seamless gelatin film effectively encapsulates the core, providing a taste-neutral barrier between the drug and the patient’s palate, greatly improving compliance.
3

Improved Swallowability

Gelatin creates a smooth, glossy, and non-sticky surface that allows the tablet to glide easily down the throat. This is particularly beneficial for pediatric, geriatric, and multi-dose regimens, where large or rough tablets can present a swallowing challenge.

The BEYOND BIOPHARMA Advantage: Reliability and Expertise

Adherence to the Highest Global Standards

Our manufacturing facilities and products meet the stringent quality and safety requirements of the global pharmaceutical industry, ensuring a reliable and risk-free material supply:

· GMP for consistent, controlled production
· ISO 22000 for food safety management
· ISO 9001 for quality management
· FSSC 22000 for comprehensive food safety assurance

Dietary Compliance: Full HALAL and KOSHER certification.

Robust Production Capacity and Reliable Supply

Massive Production Capability:

BEYOND BIOPHARMA operates with an annual production capacity of 15,000 tons utilizing three advanced manufacturing lines. This scale guarantees a consistent, on-time supply of pharma-grade gelatin, even during periods of high market demand.

Global Distribution Experience:

We have extensive experience exporting to major pharmaceutical markets worldwide, providing all necessary customs documentation and ensuring stable logistics.

Dedicated Technical Support and Global Compliance

Our commitment extends beyond the product itself. Our experienced sales force and dedicated technical specialists provide full-cycle support, ensuring seamless integration of our gelatin into your unique coating process.

Packing and Shipping

Packing and Loading

Our packing materials are: Inner layer: PE moisture-proof bag; outer layer: kraft paper bag. Our standard packing for gelatin is 25KG/bag, or customized packing is available based on customer’s needs.

A standard 20-foot container can carry approximately 8-10 tons of gelatin, while a standard 40-foot container can carry approximately 16-18 tons of gelatin.
Shipping

We have extensive experience exporting to the United States, Russia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Brazil, India, and other countries. We can provide all the certificates and documents required for customs clearance, including health certificates, certificates of origin, and other relevant documents.

Why Choose us?

1

Robust Production Capacity

Beyond Biopharma operates with an annual production capacity of 15,000 tons and three advanced manufacturing lines, ensuring consistent product quality and reliable, on-time delivery for global customers.
2

Deep Industry Expertise

The company’s production team brings over 20 years of practical experience, supported by more than five decades of accumulated technical know-how and continuous innovation in gelatin manufacturing.
3

Comprehensive Technical Support

An experienced sales force and dedicated technical specialists provide full-cycle support, including pre-sales formulation guidance and post-sales application assistance, ensuring seamless integration into customer processes.
4

Strong Customization Capabilities

Beyond Biopharma offers tailored solutions such as customized viscosity levels and particle size specifications, enabling customers to meet precise formulation and manufacturing requirements.

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Premium Pharmaceutical Gelatin for Tablet Coating

Short Introduction

Product Specification: Gelatin for Tablet Coating (Pharmaceutical Grade)

The Essential Function of Gelatin in Solid Dosage Forms

Unmatched Stability and Protection for Active Ingredients

Moisture Barrier:

Protection from Light and Oxidation:

Mechanical Integrity:

Enhanced Patient Compliance (Swallowability and Taste Masking)

Improvements in Organoleptic Properties

Taste and Odor Masking

Improved Swallowability

Beverage Applications

Clarification of Beer, Wine, and Juices

The BEYOND BIOPHARMA Advantage: Reliability and Expertise

Adherence to the Highest Global Standards

Our manufacturing facilities and products meet the stringent quality and safety requirements of the global pharmaceutical industry, ensuring a reliable and risk-free material supply:

Robust Production Capacity and Reliable Supply

Massive Production Capability:

Global Distribution Experience:

Dedicated Technical Support and Global Compliance

BEYOND BIOPHARMA CO., LTD

Packing and Shipping

Packing and Loading

Shipping

Why Choose us?

Robust Production Capacity

Deep Industry Expertise

Comprehensive Technical Support

Strong Customization Capabilities

CONTACT

Your Name：*

Country：*

Company：*

Email：*

Phone (with Country Code)：*

Message：*

contact

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