Lactalpha 100 is a 100 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 100 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
700 g/L
Tapped density
970 g/L
Hausner ratio
1.39
Carr’s index
28%
PSD by laser diffraction (indicative values)
Laser diffraction
D10: 10 µm
D20: 110 µm
D90: 290 µm
Air jet sieve
<63 µm: ≦40%
<150 µm: 60-80%
<250 µm: ≧95%
volume
cumulative volume