Tablet & Capsule Lubricant

Name	Compritol® 888 ATO
Chemical Name	Glyceryl Behenate
Physical Appearance	Atomized Powder
Melting Point	70 C
HLB	2
Regulatory Status	FCC, GRAS, JSFA, EP, USP-NF, FDA IIG, JPED/JP
Description	Compritol® 888 ATO is both a lubricant and a sustained release agent for oral dosage forms: Used at a concentration of 1% to 3% for the formulation of tablets and capsules, Compritol® 888 ATO is an effective lubricant and problem solver for cases of chemical incompatibility. It has binding properties, it does not affect tablet hardness and is unaffected by mixing/production parameters.