Water Based I
Hydro Coating
Eco-friendly coating for modern formulations
COAT ICON ® GW1 is an advanced water-based HPMC coating system designed to deliver superior film formation, flexibility, and a clean, high-quality finish for tablets, granules, pellets, and mini-tabs. Its fully aqueous formulation eliminates the need for organic solvents, making it a safe, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly solution.
The coating forms smooth, uniform films that are visually appealing and resistant to cracking during handling or packaging.
HPMC for Water-Based Coating?
| Property | Benefit |
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Water Soluble |
Ideal for aqueous coating — no organic solvents needed |
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Smooth Film Formation |
Forms uniform, glossy or matte coatings |
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Flexible & Non-Brittle |
Reduces risk of cracking during packaging or handling |
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Safe & Inert |
Non-ionic, non-reactive — suitable for APIs, vitamins, herbals
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Highly Compatible |
Works with pigments, plasticizers, opacifiers, and functional agents |
advantages
Designed for Superior Results
- Excellent film flexibility and clarity
- Fully aqueous, solvent-free process
- Non-toxic
- Compatible with natural pigments (spirulina, turmeric, chlorophyllin)
- Suitable for tablets, granules, pellets, and mini-tabs
| Property | Coating system | Polymer | Recon % | Optimal weight gain |
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COAT ICON ® GW1 |
Aqueous |
HPMC |
11 % |
2-3% |
Compliance & Safety
• Meets international regulatory standards (USP, Ph. Eur.)• Designed with pharma-grade excipients only• Available in GMP-certified, validated formats