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A unique excipient combining binder and

disintegrant, partnered with Colorcon’s world-
renowned formulation and technical service.
 In the development of a solid oral dosage form, the choice of core excipients
is extremely important. Excipients must:
• Provide reproducible functionality to a dosage form Deliver high-performance
• Not interact with active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) products — with Colorcon
• Deliver the API as intended Choose Colorcon®, leader in pharmaceutical
solid oral dose solutions, as a formulation
• Assist in a robust manufacturing process partner in every phase of your product
development. Our solution capabilities
The versatility of Starch 1500 meets these requirements, as its originate from two main areas of expertise:

multifunctional properties have traditionally been successful in a variety Formulation Technologies:

of processing methods such as direct compression, wet granulation, dry • Full range of functional excipients
granulation/roller compaction and encapsulation. • Technologies for development and
production of delayed/enteric release
and extended/controlled release
Starch 1500 is a partially pregelatinized maize starch with grades designed
tablets and multiparticulates
to meet USP/NF, PhEur, and JPE specifications. Manufactured in dedicated
• HyperStart® service and extensive
cGMP facilities (ISO 9000 certified). Starch 1500 finds broad utility in the applications data to provide
pharmaceutical and nutritional industries. starting formulations to save you
development time and money

One Excipient, Multiple Functions • Extensive formulation know-how

• Physically modified starch (no chemical additives or surfactants used) and technical support to achieve the
exact drug release profile desired
• Dry binding for direct compression and capsule plug formation
• Cold water solubility for wet granulation Film Coatings:
• Moisture sorption and swelling for tablet disintegration
• Optimized formulations specifically for your
• Particle morphology for flow and lubricity
application and regulatory needs including
customized colors and color matching
A Versatile Excipient for a Wide Range of Oral Solid Dosage Forms • Innovative products for mechanical
• Replacement for costly polymeric binders and super-disintegrants integrity, gloss, pearlescence, and
• Scavenger for the protection of moisture sensitive actives* environmental protection
• Proven carrier in low dose direct compression or capsule filling applications
• Brand enhancement concepts, consulting
• Substitute for abrasive tabletting excipients
and services to build a strong brand image
• Complement for the functionality of other commonly used excipients and stand out from the competition
• For use in different global markets and applications
From formulation and tablet design through
product differentiation and branding,
Contact Colorcon to learn how Starch 1500 can provide process flexibility Colorcon gives you everything you need
to your formulation and lower your costs. Colorcon also has a worldwide to deliver high-performance products.

network of technical service laboratories staffed with formulation experts

and state-of-the-art processing and testing equipment to assist you with the
development of your solid oral dosage form.
* Low moisture grades are available upon request.

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