Fmc Corporation

Eric Bliefernich

Michael Augello

Sheila M Dell

An edible, hardenable coating composition is disclosed which comprises high levels of low viscosity propylene glycol alginate and a surfactant, which may additionally contain a filler, a pigment, and optionally a small amount of a secondary film former and/or a strengthening polymer. The coating composition of the present invention may be applied to pharmaceutical and veterinary solid dosage forms, confectionery, seeds, animal feed, fertilizers, pesticide tablets, and foods and provides an elegant prompt release coating which does not retard the release of active ingredients from the coated substrate.

Edible PGA coating composition

An edible, hardenable coating composition is disclosed containing microcrystalline cellulose, a film forming amount of propylene glycol alginate, and a strengthening polymer, optionally in combination with at least one of a plasticizer, a surfactant, or a filler. The coating composition of the present invention may be applied to pharmaceutical and veterinary solid dosage forms, confectionery, seeds, animal feed, fertilizers, pesticide tablets, and foods and provides an elegant prompt release coating which does not retard the release of active ingredients from the coated substrate.

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Yardville, NJ, United States of America

Eric Bliefernich