Talc & Tio2 Free
Sustainable Coatings
Redefining Tablet Coatings with Talc- and TiO₂-Free Innovation
COAT ICON ® FTT is an advanced tablet coating solution formulated without talc or titanium dioxide, offering a safer and more sustainable alternative for modern pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. By using carefully selected calcium carbonate, phosphates, and starch blends, it provides excellent opacity, color consistency, and protection for active ingredients.
This innovative coating system ensures regulatory compliance while maintaining superior film quality, smooth finish, and reliable performance in high-speed production. COAT ICON ® FTT supports the industry’s shift toward cleaner labels, helping manufacturers meet consumer demand for safer, more transparent formulations.
Why Talc & TiO₂-Free?
| Reason | Explanation |
|---|---|
|
TiO₂ Safety
Concerns
|
Classified as “possibly carcinogenic when inhaled” (IARC); banned in
EU (ANSM update) |
|
Talc Safety
Concerns |
Risk of asbestos contamination; regulatory and consumer scrutiny |
|
Clean Label
Demand |
Natural, vegan, and organic products avoid synthetic pigments and
minerals |
|
Regulatory
Compliance |
Align with EU/USFDA/ANSM safety regulations and excipient audits
|
Key Advantages
Advantages That Set Us Apart
- Non-irritant, safe on inhalation
- Suitable for organic & vegan certification
- Compatible with aqueous or hydro-alcoholic coating systems
- High visual appeal without synthetic whiteners
Alternative Ingredients
| Function | Talc Replacement | TiO₂ Replacement |
|---|---|---|
|
Anti-tack |
Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC),
Colloidal Silica, Starch Derivatives |
Not required |
|
Opacifier |
– |
Calcium Carbonate, Rice Starch,
Magnesium Carbonate, Natural Clays
(Kaolin) |
|
Color & Light
Shielding |
– |
Mineral pigments (iron oxides, copper
chlorophyllin) or natural colors
|
| Brand Name | Coating system | Polymer | Recon % | Optimal weight gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COAT ICON ® FTT |
Organic |
HPMC / PVA |
5% |
3-6% |
|
Aqueous |
10-20% |
|||
|
Hydroalcoholic |
9% |
Compliance & Safety
• Meets international regulatory standards (USP, Ph. Eur.)• Designed with pharma-grade excipients only• Available in GMP-certified, validated formats