TRISTAR NF is a tested lubricant offering optimum functionality during the direct compression of "compacts" or "granulates" of active ingredients produced by dry and wet granulation. Acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen and vitamin C are among the many "granulates" tested.
An excellent organic based substitute to zinc or magnesium stearate.

TRISTAR NF is a newly developed lubricant that

• is compatible with all commonly used antiadherents, binders, disintegrants, fillers and glidants.
• is a natural, kosher certified and GRAS food grade, vegetable fatty acid.
• contains no metal (magnesium, zinc and calcium) residues.
• is lower in moisture than the alkaline stearates (0.10% vs. 3-4%).
• has a lower ash content than the alkaline stearates (0.10% vs. 7-8%).
• produces harder tablets than the alkaline stearates.
• produces smoother and shinier tablet surfaces than the alkaline stearates.
• produces chewable tablets at lower levels of addition than the alkaline stearates.
• impedes the dissolution rate of "actives" to a lesser extent than the alkaline stearates.
• is less sensitive to "overblending" or "overmixing" than the alkaline stearates.
• can be used with acidic "actives" unlike the alkaline stearates.
• is bland in flavor unlike the alkaline stearates.
• does not "cake" as is common with the alkaline stearates.

If your tablet production problems include :

• "capping" (separation of the upper part of the tablet during ejection and handling).
• "lamination" (the failure of tablets along several horizontal planes)
• "picking" (sticking of tablet material to punch faces)
• excessive wear or corrosion of punch faces and die walls.
• excessive ejection forces.
• poor dissolution of "actives"

Your solution is TRISTAR NF

TRISTAR NF has shown great improvement over lubricants in preventing picking, lamination or capping. It also has proven to extend production by preventing excessive wear of machinery. It is the only lubricant tested that has shown absolutely no reactivity with acidic "actives" such as Asorbic Acid or Acetylsalicylic Acid. It has no taste and improves the smoother "mouth feel" chewable tablets of the acidic "Actives".

• is a specially formulated product of vegetable based, fatty acids. It has been designed to obtain the highest degree of binding and lubricating qualities.
• can be applied at substantially lower rates in the tabletting process than other products presently on the market, and still achieve optimum tablet characteristics.
• is produced from food-grade vegetable oil, is 100%natural, and contains no animal fats or tallow.
• enhances the tabletting process because of its special properties. It has a titre point (melting temperature) of 130% Fahrenheit (55 degree Centigrade). As the mixture is compressed during tabletting, TRISTAR 149 liquifies for a brief moment. As it resolidifies, it expands slightly and promptly releases the tablet from the punch. This action also creates the highly desirable hard, glossy finish.
• is fully compatible with most formulations and will enhance the firmness and marketability of the final product. It is manufactured in a dedicated, government approved facility, under full GMP conditions, and with the highest standards of quality control. TRISTAR 149 meets all U.S.P, N.F., and F.C.C specifications. No animal testing is used in the production of this product.
• carries full Kosher Certification.

Tableting in production

Product Data

TRISTAR 149 is a Food Grade fine powder and carries full Kosher Certification. It is produced from edible sources. TRISTAR 149 meets or exceeds all specifications of the National Formulary XVII.