Cargill, Incorporated

CPhar Sorbidex sorbitol

Sorbitol is produced by the catalytic hydrogenation of D-glucose, and is available as a free-flowing crystalline powder and as aqueous solutions.

Our crystalline sorbitol is a unique excipient for the direct compression of tablets. Sorbitol has excellent flow properties, assuring uniform mixing and a constant tablet weight. Special grades of sorbitol powder have been specifically developed with respect to particle size distribution, flow properties and minimization of compression force needed for direct compression applications.

Sorbitol’s bulk sweetness, non-reactivity and compatibility with active ingredients make it an ideal carrier in pharmaceutical formulations to improve taste, body and mouthfeel.
 

Sorbitol Liquids

Brands:

• C☆Pharm™ Sorbidex NC (non-crystallizing)
• C☆Pharm™ Sorbidex C (crystallizing) 

Functionalities:

• Humectant
• Taste masking agent
• Non-cariogenic sweetening agent
• Anti-crystallizing agent
• Bodying agent
• Bulking agent
• Emollient

Applications:

• Solid dosage forms
• Plasticizer in gelatin capsules
• Liquid dosage forms:
• Bulking agent for sugar-free solutions and syrups
• Non-cariogenic sweetening agent
• Anti-crystallizing agent
• Stabilizer for drugs and vitamins in suspensions
• Medicated confectionery
• Medicated chewing gum
• Topical preparations
• Emollient and humectant in creams and emulsions

Sorbitol Powders

Brands:

• C☆Pharm™ Sorbidex P (compressible powder)
• C☆Pharm™ Sorbidex S (powder)

Functionalities:

• Diluent
• Sweetening agent
• Plasticizer
• Compatible with most actives
• Good compressibility and excellent workability on high speed tabletting equipment

Applications:

• Solid dosage forms
• Diluent in tablet, capsule and powder formulations (wet granulation)
• Sweetening agent in tablets and sachets
• Plasticizer for gelatin capsules
• Medicated confectionery
• Medicated chewing gum