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Food Grade Paraffin Wax For Coating Pills

WJWAX is a Chinese manufacturer specializing in the production of food grade paraffin and microcrystalline wax, providing stable supply and good prices. We are used for food grade certifications such as HALAL, KOSHER, FDA, ISO, etc. Welcome to inquire.

Food grade paraffin wax is commonly used as a coating material for pills and tablets in the pharmaceutical industry. Here are some key aspects of using wax for pill coating:

1. Safety and Compliance: It ensures that the coating applied to tablets is safe for human consumption. It meets stringent regulatory requirements and standards for use in food and pharmaceutical applications, providing assurance of its safety and compliance with health regulations.

2. Smooth Coating and Protection: It creates a smooth, glossy coating on pills, enhancing their appearance and making them easier to swallow. The wax coating also acts as a protective barrier, preventing moisture or air from degrading the pills and maintaining their integrity.

3. Taste Masking: Paraffin wax can help mask unpleasant tastes or odors associated with certain medications. The wax coating effectively encapsulates the active ingredients, reducing the exposure of taste buds to the medication and improving patient compliance.

4. Controlled Release: Paraffin wax coatings can be formulated to provide controlled release of the active ingredients in tablets. By adjusting the thickness and composition of the wax coating, the release rate of the medication can be modified to achieve desired pharmacokinetics.

5. Stability and Shelf Life: Food grade wax offers stability to pills by protecting them from external factors that could affect their quality, such as moisture, light, and oxidation. The wax coating helps extend the shelf life of the tablets and maintain their potency.

6. Easy Processing: Wax melts at a relatively low temperature, making it easy to apply as a coating in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. It has good flow properties and adheres well to the pill's surface, ensuring uniform and consistent coating coverage.

Using food grade paraffin wax for pill coating provides benefits in terms of safety, appearance, taste masking, controlled release, stability, and ease of processing. Its compliance with food and pharmaceutical regulations makes it a reliable choice for coating tablets intended for oral consumption.


1416 USD/MT，FOB JINGZHOU