BASF's Lubricant Portfolio includes hydrophilic and hydrophobic GMP-grade excipients to ensure high performance and robust tableting operations. Choose from a range of tailored solutions for batch or continuous manufacturing.

What is a Tableting Lubricant?

Pharma lubricant excipients are added to tablet formulations to prevent sticking by reducing friction between the powder and the tablet punches. Pharmaceutical lubricants must be compatible with APIs and excipients. Use of pharmaceutical lubricants compatible with APIs and other excipients in the formulation can

  • Reduce ejection force.
  • Decrease interparticle friction, static, and adhesion to punches and dies surfaces.
  • Result in smoother tablet production and reduced wear on equipment.
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Our Lubricant Portfolio

Kolliwax® S Fine
Kolliwax® S Fine can be used for various oral applications
Kolliwax® HCO
Hydrogenated castor powder for various pharmaceutical applications
Kolliphor® SLS Fine
A fast dissolving and widely used anionic surfactant for various pharmaceutical products
Kolliphor® P 188 micro Geismar
A polymeric multi-talent non-ionic polymer suitable for variety of Instant and Modified Release applications
Kolliphor® P 407 micro Geismar
Kolliphor® P 407 mico offers effective content uniformity, solubilization and increase oral bioavailability of bioactive
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