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HEALTHY, NATURAL INGREDIENT - Lactose Powder is GRAS listed and a widely accepted ingredient that occurs naturally in dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt.
EASIER TABLET BLENDING- Pharma grade lactose is a fine powder, allowing for more efficient and uniform mixing.
A VARIETY OF USES - Lactose Powder, also known as milk sugar, has a variety of uses in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications.
IMPROVE TABLET TASTE AND FEEL - Use with your tablet formulation to enhance the flavor and texture of your tablets.
MADE IN THE USA - All LFA excipients are manufactured in cGMP certified facilities; Backed by a 30 day guarantee!
Specifications: CAS number: 63-42-3 Molecular formula: C12H22O11 Appearance: White powder Melting point: 668.9 °C Density: 1.525 g/cm3 Bulk density: 0.51 g/cm3 Molecular weight: 342.30 g/mol Pharmaceutical grade lactose powder has to be stored it in a cool, dark place. Temperatures should remain below 27 degree Celsius and humidity below 65% as high humidity can result in mold. Pharma grade lactose powder is often used in tablets and has low levels of impurity. It is a carbohydrate which means it is a disaccharide. This means it is in the class of sugars which contain two monosaccharide residues. It makes up around 2-8% of milk as determined by weight. It’s a soluble product with a low level of sweetness. Lactose powder is clear and colourless and inert. It can improve safety elements of a drug and makes the manufacturing process smoother. The creation of various grades of lactose powder have made many advances. Each grade produce a slightly unique form of lactose powder. This means you can be more specific with the properties of your formula. Feel free to contact us with any questions.