Lactalpha 50 is a 50 mesh pharmaceutical grade sieved lactose conforming with the lactose monohydrate monograph of the current Pharmacopoeias (Ph. Eur., USP-NF and JP).
The flowability of Lactalpha 50 makes it efficient as a diluent in capsule or sachet formulation.
Manufacturing site
Retiers, France
Lactose properties
Diluent / Flowability
Recommended process
Dry blending
Galenic applications
Capsule / Sachet
Bulk density
870 g/L
Tapped density
1 050 g/L
Hausner ratio
1.21
Carr’s index
17%
PSD by laser diffraction (indicative values)
Laser diffraction
D10: 50 µm
D20: 330 µm
D90: 720 µm
Air jet sieve
<200 µm: 20-60%
<400 µm: ≥60%
volume
cumulative volume
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