Aquarius
Ashland provides an unrivaled range of cellulosic and other polymeric excipients, enabling aquarius film coating systems to be tailored to meet exacting requirements. These excipients are available in a broad range of colors and are also offered in TiO2-free versions.
Ashland offers nine fully formulated aesthetic and functional film coatings systems including:
| Grade | Drescriptor | Detail |
|---|---|---|
|
Genesis |
- |
Ultra high-solids based on copovidone & cellulosic polymers that provides a strong film with high adhesion and smooth appearance. |
|
Preferred |
HSC |
High-solids coating based on cellulosic polymers. |
|
Preferred |
HSP |
High-solids coatings based on copovidone with cellulosic polymers for significant improvements in adhesion and sprayable solids. |
|
Prime |
- |
Coatings based on traditional cellulosic polymers. |
|
Prime |
LS |
coatings based on lactose and cellulosic polymers with significant improvements in film adhesion. |
|
Protect |
- |
Label-friendly moisture, odor and taste guard. |
|
Protect |
MB |
High-solids moisture barrier coatings based on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) without the use of polyethylene glycol (PEG). |
|
PVA |
- |
Versatile coating systems with improved performance characteristics. |
|
Control |
ENA |
Delayed-release (enteric) coatings based on methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer. |
|
Control |
ECD |
Aqueous dispersion for controlled release based on ethyl cellulose. |
|
Control |
SRX |
Controlled release coatings based on ethyl cellulose. |
