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CALCIUM PHOSPHATES

Calcium phosphates are manufactured by using a very pure grade of phosphoric acid which is reacted with calcium hydroxide derived from limestone. When calcium hydroxide is added to phosphoric acid in the appropriate ratio, dicalcium phosphate (DCP) is precipitated. On the other hand, when acid is added to calcium hydroxide, the precipitate is tricalcium phosphate (TCP) which contains the highest level of calcium content.

After drying, the resulting granular grades can be further milled to obtain a powder grade. The ‘milled’ or ‘powder’ grade is typically used in wet granulation processes while the ‘unmilled’ or ‘granular’ grade is used for direct compression.

Dicalcium Phosphate USP/NF, EP, JP                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Grade

Type

Calcium (%) /
Phosphorus (%)

Applications

A-Tab

DCP, anhydrous granular

29.0 / 22.2

Tablet and capsule diluent for direct compression. Is non-hygroscopic and stable at room temperature resulting in better product stability

Calipharm A

DCP, anhydrous powder

Filler in wet granulation, vitamin premixes and nutritional drinks

Di-Tab

DCP, dihydrate granular

23.3 / 18.1

Tablet and capsule diluent for direct compression, blend densifier, tablet punch polishing agent, time-release agent and a carrier of actives

Calipharm D

DCP, dihydrate powder

Filler in wet granulation, vitamin premixes and nutritional drinks


Tricalcium Phosphate USP/NF, EP                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Grade

Type

Calcium (%) /
Phosphorus (%)

Applications

Tri-Tab

TCP, anhydrous granular

38.0 / 17.3

Tablet and capsule diluent for direct compression, glidant due to its high surface area and carrier of actives. Ideal for formulations requiring high calcium content

Calipharm T

TCP, anhydrous powder

Filler in wet granulation particularly antacid formulations for its buffer action. Used in nutritional drinks and for formulations requiring calcium / phosphorus fortification


Tricalcium Phosphate, FCC                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Grade

Type

Advantages

Applications

Versacal MP

TCP, anhydrous micronized powder

Provides fortification without grittiness due to its controlled particle size of less than 10 - 12 μm

Soft chews and gummies

 

                                                                                   

 

Co-processed excipients of Calcium phosphates

Innophos co-processed excipients serve multiple function and thus simplify formulation, increases process efficiency and reduce tablet size. These excipients provide excellent flow, compressibility and enhanced organoleptic properties.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Grade

Composition

Application

TRITAB-PVP

Compound of Tricalcium phosphate USP/NF, EP (96%) and Polyvinylpyrrolidone USP/NP, EP (4%)

Used in direct compression process for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical application such as multivitamins & dietary supplements, chewable tablets, source of calcium and phosphorous

A-TAB MD

Compound of Dicalcium phosphate, anhydrous USP/NF, EP, JP and Maltodextrin USP/NF

Nutra Tab

Compound of Tricalcium phosphate (∼96%) USP/NF and Guar gum (∼4%) FCC

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