Granulations/Agglomerations

Watson’s Directly Compressible nutrients are pre-granulated or agglomerated using a variety of binders. The result is a free flowing granular powder that is directly compressible, for use in Nutritional Supplement, OTC Drug, Caplets, Weight Loss Program, Sport Supplement and Herbal Supplement Tablets.

All Watson Agglomerations, Granulations and Drum-To-Hopper blends are available in starch free formulations for use in dietary supplements with special labeling requirements.

The Benefits of Watson’s Agglomerations & Granulations

For Direct Compression

• Highest bulk density
• Free Flowing
• Consistent particle size distribution
• Consistently superior compression profile
• Improved tablet characteristics
• Allows for smaller sizes (higher dosage, less excipients)
• Minimal yield losses
• Higher productivity (tablet press speeds)
• Excellent tablet stability
• Versatility in formulation
• High carrying capacity
• Quality controlled
• Improved disintegration
• Less friability
• Reduced capping, laminating and picking
• Improved tablet hardness

Designed for Tableting

At Watson we know the issues that are critical to tableting. Consistency in physical properties such as flowability, particle size distribution and compression profile are critical when selecting your directly compressible vitamins, minerals, botanicals and herbals. That is why we have developed a line of nutrients specially designed for you, to assure minimal losses, higher productivity, minimal handling, more stable tablets, the highest bulk density, versatility in formulation, high carrying capacity and guaranteed potency.

All our directly compressible products are put through a rigorous physical evaluation for bulk density, flowability, compression profile and particle size. Trial tablets are made and tested for hardness, dissolution and friability. A complete analytical evaluation of each product is also performed to guarantee potency. Each lot is accompanied by a complete Certificate of Analysis from our Analytical Laboratory, located in our Corporate headquarters in West Haven CT.

Agglomerations or Granulations for Direct Compression Include:

• Ascorbic Acid 90%
• Ascorbic Acid 95%
• Ascorbic Acid 97%
• Calcium Carbonate 90%, 95%
• Calcium Polycarbophil 87%
• Chondroitin Sulfate 97%
• DiMagnesium Phosphate, Granular
• Ferrous Fumarate 90%, 95%
• Ferrous Sulfate 90%
• Glucosamine HCL 95%
• Glucosamine Potassium Sulfate 95%
• Glucosamine Sodium Sulfate 95%
• Guaifenesin 90%
• Niacinamide
• Niacinamide Ascorbate FCC (25/75)
• Niacinamide Ascorbate (40/60)
• Pyridoxine HCL 97%
• Riboflavin
• Sodium Ascorbate 97%
• Thiamine Hydrochloride 97%
• Thiamine Mononitrate 97%
• Vitamin B Complex
• Botanicals
• Herbals
• Drum -To-Hopper Blends
• Stabilized Effervescent Granulations