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Why is stearic acid used in tablet manufacturing?

April 26, 2017acid manufacturing stearic tablet Used

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Why is stearic acid used in tablet manufacturing?

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During tablet manufacturing certain substance such as stearic acid are use to help powders flow smoothly through the tableting machines and to help the tablets hold their shape. Stearic acid is an ideal fatty acid to use because it is naturally occurring in food, is inert and therefore does not interfere with the proper utilization or absorption of the active ingredients in the tablet.