Tablet & Capsule Lubricant

Name	Precirol ATO 5®
Chemical Name	Glyceryl Palmitostearate
Physical Appearance	Atomized Powder
Melting Point	56 C
HLB	2
Regulatory Status	FCC, GRAS, JSFA, EP, USP-NF, FDA IIG
Description	Precirol® ATO 5 is a multifunctional excipient: a sustained release agent, lubricant and a taste masking agent for oral dosage forms: Used at a concentration of 1% to 4% for the formulation of tablets and capsules, Precirol® ATO 5 is an effective problem solver for cases of chemical incompatibility. It has binding properties, it does not affect tablet hardness and is unaffected by mixing/production parameters.