Applications
Tableting and Capsule Fillers

• Activated Carbon: Used as an excipient in tablet and capsule formulations. It aids in the uniform distribution of active ingredients and enhances the flow properties of powders.
• Diatomaceous Earth: Serves as a filler that improves the bulk density and flow characteristics of powder formulations, facilitating consistent dosing in tablet and capsule production.

Stabilizers and Dispersing Agents

• Activated Carbon: Acts as a stabilizing agent in formulations, preventing agglomeration and ensuring homogeneity in mixtures. It can also enhance the stability of sensitive compounds.
• Diatomaceous Earth: Functions as a dispersing agent, promoting uniform distribution of active ingredients in liquid formulations and enhancing overall product stability.

Absorbents for Drug Formulations

• Activated Carbon: Used to absorb moisture and volatile compounds, which can prolong the shelf life of pharmaceutical products and improve their stability.
• Diatomaceous Earth: Helps absorb excess moisture in formulations, reducing the risk of degradation or microbial growth in sensitive products.

Flow Enhancers

• Activated Carbon: Improves the flow properties of powders, which is essential in the manufacturing of tablets and granules. It can reduce friction between particles, enhancing processing efficiency.
• Diatomaceous Earth: Used to enhance the flowability of powders, making it easier to handle and process during production, thereby improving manufacturing efficiency.

Coloring and Coating Agents

• Activated Carbon: Can be used as a coloring agent in some pharmaceutical formulations, providing a distinctive appearance while also offering functional benefits like adsorbing impurities.
• Diatomaceous Earth: Employed in coatings for tablets and capsules, offering a protective barrier and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the product.

Characteristics
High Surface Area

• Activated Carbon: Exhibits a very high surface area, enhancing its ability to adsorb impurities, moisture, and volatile compounds in pharmaceutical formulations.
• Diatomaceous Earth: Possesses a porous structure that contributes to a high surface area, making it effective as an absorbent and filler in various applications.

Biocompatibility

• Both activated carbon and diatomaceous earth are biocompatible, ensuring safety in pharmaceutical applications where they come into contact with human tissues.

Chemical Stability

• Activated Carbon: Maintains its chemical integrity in various environments, ensuring it does not interact negatively with active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Diatomaceous Earth: Chemically inert, ensuring it does not affect the stability or efficacy of drug formulations.

Non-toxicity

• Both materials are non-toxic and safe for use in pharmaceutical processes, which is crucial for maintaining product safety and compliance with regulatory standards.

Versatile Functionalization

• Both activated carbon and diatomaceous earth can be modified for specific applications, enhancing their effectiveness as fillers and excipients in pharmaceutical formulations.

Matex YG's activated carbon and diatomaceous earth products serve vital roles as fillers in the pharmaceutical processes industry, contributing to improved stability, flow properties, and overall product quality. Their unique characteristics, such as high surface area, biocompatibility, and chemical stability, make them valuable components in pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring safe and effective drug formulations.