Shellac

Products Shellac is available as a pure substance in specialized shops. It is included in many medicinal products as an excipient. Structure and properties Shellac is a purified product made from the resinous secretions of female specimens of the lacquer scale insect. Depending on the process, four types can be distinguished: Waxy shellac Bleached shellac … Shellac

Ink for Medicines

Products Ink for medicines is available in specialized stores and it is also produced by companies themselves. Structure and properties The components of various inks include, for example (selection): Shellac, carnauba wax Dyes: iron oxides, indigocarmine, titanium dioxide. Solvent, propylene glycol Ammonium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide Fields of application For the labeling of medicines, mainly for … Ink for Medicines

Titanium Dioxide

Products Pure titanium dioxide is available in pharmacies and drugstores. It is found in numerous processed products. Structure and properties Titanium dioxide (TiO2, Mr = 79.9 g/mol) is the oxide of the metal titanium, which occurs in various natural minerals. It exists as a white, non-hygroscopic, odorless, tasteless, and stable powder that is practically insoluble … Titanium Dioxide