Pullulan / Pullulan Fine Powder

Water-soluble polysaccharide with strong binding and film-forming properties.
Enhances tablet and granule integrity while protecting active ingredients.

Versatile Binder and Coating Agent for Solid Oral Dosage Forms

Pullulan Fine Powder is a water-soluble polysaccharide composed of repeating maltotriose units, valued for its excellent binding strength and film-forming ability in pharmaceutical applications. It functions as a binder, tablet coating agent, and granulation excipient, improving the mechanical integrity of tablets and granules.

Thanks to its low oxygen permeability, Pullulan helps maintain the potency and stability of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) when used as a protective coating. Its versatility extends to nutraceuticals, supplements, and specialty formulations requiring high-purity excipients.

NAGASE supplies Pullulan Fine Powder globally with full technical support and international logistics for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and supplement manufacturers.

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Applications

Pullulan Fine Powder is used in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations as a multifunctional excipient.

  • Binder for tablets and granules in solid oral dosage forms
  • Tablet coating with low oxygen permeability for API stability
  • Granulation agent for improved particle cohesion
  • Film-forming agent for protective and aesthetic coatings
  • Excipient for nutraceuticals and dietary supplements

Features

Pullulan Fine Powder offers superior binding, coating, and protective properties for solid dosage forms.

  • Excellent binding strength – Enhances tablet and granule integrity
  • Film-forming capability – Creates uniform protective coatings
  • Low oxygen permeability – Maintains potency of sensitive APIs
  • Water-soluble – Easy to process in various formulation steps
  • High-purity excipient – Suitable for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical use

Additional Infos

Regulatory Status:

  • JP
  • USP-NF
  • Ph. Eur.
  • Halal
  • Kosher

Product Specification

  • Purity Not less than 99.0 %
  • Low Endotoxin

Packaging Size

  • 10kg PE bag in a carton box

Frequently Asked Questions about Pullulan / Pullulan Fine Powder

What is Pullulan Fine Powder?
It is a water-soluble polysaccharide excipient used as a binder, coating agent, and granulation aid in solid oral dosage forms.

What are the main applications of Pullulan Fine Powder?
Binder for tablets, film former for coatings, granulation agent, and excipient for supplements and nutraceuticals.

Why is Pullulan used for tablet coating?
Its low oxygen permeability helps protect active ingredients from degradation.

Is Pullulan suitable for nutraceuticals?
Yes. It is widely used in dietary supplements and health products requiring clean-label excipients.

Can NAGASE supply Pullulan Fine Powder globally?
Yes. NAGASE offers worldwide supply, technical support, and logistics for Pullulan Fine Powder.

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Volker Wagner
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