Functions
Lubrication: Reduces the friction between particles in solid preparations, making the production process smoother, such as facilitating the flow of powder in tablet pressing.
Anti-adhesion: Prevents materials from adhering to equipment surfaces during processing, ensuring the accuracy of product dosage and the smooth progress of production.
Emulsification: Can help stabilize oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions, improving the uniformity and stability of emulsion products.
Application Fields
Pharmaceutical industry:
Commonly used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production, reducing the resistance during compression and filling, and improving the quality of preparations.
Helps prevent tablets from sticking to the mold, ensuring the appearance and integrity of tablets.
Food industry:
Used as a food additive in confectionery, such as candy and chocolate, to prevent sticking between candies and improve mold release during production.
Added to flour products to reduce the adhesion between dough and equipment, making processing easier.
Cosmetics industry:
Added to powders such as face powder and eye shadow to improve their fluidity and spreadability, making application more convenient.
Used in creams and lotions to enhance the stability of the emulsion system and improve the texture of products.
