Patent ID: 6926938
Filing Date: 2005-08-09
Classification: A61K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A process for preparing hardshell gelatin capsules while reducing static electricity and enhancing the lubrication of gelatin films distributed therein, which process comprises the steps: i) preparing an emulsion containing 0.4 to 0.8 part by weight of one or more diacetylated monoglycerides, 0.05 to 0.1 part by weight of sodium lauryl sulfate and 0.005 to 0.01 part by weight of colloidal silicon dioxide as a caking agent; ii) adding the emulsion to a gelatin solution containing 100 parts by weight of gelatin; iii) mixing and homogenizing the product of step ii); iv) adjusting the viscosity of the mixture of step iii); v) allowing the product of step iii) to stand; and vi) forming a hardshell gelatin capsule therefrom.