Lubricants

Sodium Stearyl fumarate (Standard Chem)

• ¨Stérotex¨ (Abitec) line

• Hydrogenated vegetable oil, powder 100 mesh
• Lubricant dosage: from 0,25 to 2 % (Mg Stearate = 1 to 3%)
• More stable, better homogeneity, less hydrophobic, increased tablets hardness, lowers the dissolution time
• Can be used as food additive at 30-40 % in the formulation and provide an LP effect (Long Period)

• ¨Stérotex¨ NF (cotton oil)

• Melting point = 61°C to 66°C

• ¨Stérotex¨ HM,NF (soya oil)

• Melting point = 67°C to 69 °C

• ¨Stérotex¨ K,NF (vegetable oil)

• Melting point = 82 to 85 °