NEOSORB® sorbitol 70/70 B or 70/90 B*** - Introduction
NEOSORB® Liquid
Sweet syrups and a variety of humectants
NEOSORB® Liquid is a large family of Roquette polyol compounds containing sorbitol and other hydrogenated long chain oligomers and polymers.
NEOSORB® solutions can be used as substitutes for sucrose and meet organoleptic (sweetening power) and dietetic requirements (i e they are sugar-free, low-calorie, do not induce dental caries, and may be advised for diabetics).
Different grades of NEOSORB® Liquid are used as bulk sweeteners in syrups, suspensions, oral ampoules, lozenges, pastilles, as well as in excipients for pan-coating or in humectants for paste and topical preparations.
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NEOSORB® sorbitol 70/70 B or 70/90 B*** - Monograph
Description
Sorbitol solution, viscous, clear, sweet tasting, liquid with 70% dry substance.
Compliance
- European Pharmacopoeia*
- USP / NF*
- Japanese Pharmacopoeia*
Properties
Physical, chemical and microbiological
- Miscible with water.
- Chemical stability: absence of Maillard reaction
- Non-fermentable by oral bacteria
- Microbiological stability
Organoleptic
- Sweetening power about 60% that of sucrose
Dietetic**
- Sugarless (non-cariogenic)
- May be advised for diabetics
- Low-calorie
Characteristics
| | Dry substance
w/w | Tendency to
crystallize | Sorbitol content
dry basis |
|---|
| NEOSORB® 70/02 B | 70% | Very strong | 98.5% min. |
| NEOSORB® 70/20 B | 70% | Strong | 93% min. |
| NEOSORB® 70/70 B | 70% | Low | 74% min. |
| NEOSORB® 70/90 B*** | 70% | Low | 65% min. |
| NEOSORB® 70/70 SB | 70% | Low | 74% min. |
| NEOSORB® 70/90 SB*** | 70% | Low | 65% min. |
| NEOSORB® HDS | 75% | Medium to high | 80% min. |
These sorbitol solutions are subject to strict systematic microbiological controls.
NEOSORB® 70/70 SB, NEOSORB® 70/90 SB*** : innovative grades for easy formulations with maximum stability of active ingredients in syrups.
Applications
Bulk sweetener and humectant:
- Syrups, suspensions, oral ampoules
- Lozenges
- Pastilles
Excipient for coating
Humectant for paste and topical preparations
* Certain grades only
** Refer to local legislation
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NEOSORB® sorbitol 70/70 B or 70/90 B*** - Formulation Assistance
TYPICAL FORMULATION
At present there are no typical formulations available in our database for this product.
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APPLICATIONS LABORATORY SERVICES & SUPPORT
Furthermore Roquette has long offered an integrated customer service for FORMULATION ASSISTANCE (see here presentation of Applications Laboratory Services & Support).
FORMULATION ASSISTANCE
For special formulations requests, please CONTACT US.
NEOSORB® sorbitol 70/70 B or 70/90 B*** - Sample Request
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Early formulation is important and we recognize the need for formulators to have representative material for initial testing.
We can provide small non-commercial samples wherever you are in the world, with both the corresponding certificate of analysis and conformity and the material safety data sheet.
To obtain access to this service, please submit your sample or other request here.
Request a sample
NEOSORB® sorbitol 70/70 B or 70/90 B*** - Current packaging for this family of products
- 2700 lbs cardboard bulk container
- 600 lbs steel drum
- Bulk in road tanker
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To check the immediate availability of these packaging formats or other special packaging, please contact us or your local Roquette representative for further information.
NEOSORB® sorbitol 70/70 B or 70/90 B*** - documentation
Technical brochures
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