Film formation by magnesium stearate during mixing and its effect on tableting

Bolhuis, GK; Lerk, CF; Zijlstra, HT; De Boer, AH

HERO ID

5098598

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Journal Article

Year

1975

HERO ID 5098598
In Press No
Year 1975
Title Film formation by magnesium stearate during mixing and its effect on tableting
Authors Bolhuis, GK; Lerk, CF; Zijlstra, HT; De Boer, AH
Journal Pharmaceutisch Weekblad
Volume 110
Issue Apr 18 1975
Abstract IPA COPYRIGHT: ASHP It was shown that the degree of mixing of particulate solids with magnesium stearate (I) can greatly reduce the strength of the tablets made. The effect varies with the physical nature of the excipients. The phenomenon is caused by the formation of a lubricant film upon the substrate as a result of the adhesion to the substrate surface of the I molecules which are sheared off from the I crystals during the mixing process. The hydrophobic film markedly affects the dissolution rate of soluble components. Excipients studied included Avicel PH-101 (microcrystalline cellulose) and Avicel PH-102, Elcema G-250 (microfine cellulose), STA-Rx-1500 (starch) Emcompress special (dicalcium phosphate dihydrate), dextrose monohydrate, lactose, amylose V, and coarse crystalline and powdered sodium chloride. The results show for both amylose V and powdered sodium chloride tablets, a dramatic decrease in crushing strength with an increase in mixing time. Amylose V loses its binding properties when compressed from intensively mixed blends containing about 0.04% I.
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