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Frequently Asked Questions
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Avicel
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for Solid Dosage Forms
Protanal
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and Protacid
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Avicel for Suspensions
Aquacoat
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Ac-Di-Sol
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Avicel for Solid Dose Forms
What are the differences between grades of Avicel PH?
What is the shelf life of Avicel PH grades?
What happens when low moisture grades of Avicel are exposed to moisture?
How does Avicel function as a tablet binder?
How are Avicel PH products packaged?
What is the melting temperature of Avicel PH?
What is the regulatory status of Avicel PH grades?
What are the recommended storage conditions for Avicel
PH grades?
How does FMC assure a long-term and reliable supply of these strategic excipients?
Can FMC support “Quality by Design” (QbD) registrations?
Are samples available?
FMC recently launched a new co-processed excipient – MCC and mannitol. What is the regulatory status on this material?
Protanal and Protacid
What are some typical applications of alginates in healthcare products?
What happens if the alginate is stored in hot temperature for a prolonged period of time?
What is the shelf life and recommended storage conditions of Protanal alginate products?
What packaging does FMC offer for Protanal and Protacid?
Is Protanal damaged by heating to 65°C for 5 minutes and then cooling?
What are alginates?
Is heat required to disperse Protanal?
What are the important polymer attributes, which enable its functionality?
How do alginates gel?
As a natural resource, are there capacity constraints in the production of alginate products?
Does FMC maintain a Drug Master File (DMF) for Protanal and Protacid?
What is the molecular weight of alginate?
Avicel for Suspensions
What preservatives can be used with Avicel RC-591 and Avicel CL-611?
Avicel RC-591 suspensions require high sheer to activate. What processing conditions do you recommend for batches of many sizes?
What is the sodium content of Avicel RC-591 and Avicel CL-611?
How is a suspension containing Avicel RC-591 prepared?
How do Avicel RC-591 and Avicel CL-611 function as suspension aids?
What is the difference between Avicel RC-591 and Avicel CL-611 grades?
What levels of Avicel RC-591 and Avicel CL-611 do you recommended?
What is the particle size of Avicel RC-591?
How is the Avicel RC-591 prepared for use?
My suspension containing Avicel RC-591 seems to separate into two layers and the viscosity decreases with time, why is that?
What monograph does Avicel RC-591 meet?
Aquacoat
Why is curing of Aquacoat ECD or Aquacoat CPD important?
Are samples available?
What are the recommended plasticizers?
What pore formers do you recommend?
What are the recommended storage conditions and expiration date for Aquacoat CPD?
Can FMC support technical trials using Aquacoat ECD and Aquacoat CPD?
Can I coat Aquacoat ECD or Aquacoat CPD at a higher concentration than 15% solids in the coating suspension?
What curing conditions do you recommend?
How can release profile be modified?
What are your guidelines for coating suspension preparation?
Ac-Di-Sol
How should Ac-Di-Sol be added to a formulation?
What is the recommended use level of Ac-Di-Sol?
What is the mechanism of Ac-Di-Sol’s super-disintegrant action?
Does moisture effect the functionality of Ac-Di-Sol?
How does wet granulation affect the efficiency of Ac-Di-Sol as a tablet disintegrant?
What level of sodium does Ac-Di-Sol contain?