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LUCENT GROUP PVT LTD
HARD GELATIN CAPSULES
Hard gelatin capsules (HGCs) are two-piece oral dosage shells made from pharmaceutical-grade gelatin, water, and approved additives. Beyond standard clear/coloured capsules, manufacturers now offer a wide range of specialty variants to meet clean-label, safety, aesthetic, and formulation-specific needs.
BSE/TSE-Free
Non-Sticky
SLS-Free
Preservative-Free
Natural Colour
Non-Azo
Fluid-Filled
Metallic
Pearl Finish
Flavoured
Types
Grade A, A+
HSN Code
96020030
Moisture Content
13%–16% (essential to maintain
shell strength and prevent brittleness)
Disintegration Time
Dissolves in warm water and disintegrates
within 15 minutes at 37°C ± 2°C.
Wall Thickness
Approximately 100 µm
Bloom Strength
High Bloom gelatin (typically 220–300 Bloom)
is used for hard shells
Purity & Safety Limits
Maximum 5% sulphated ash, 1 ppm arsenic and lead, 0.1 ppm mercury, and 0.5 ppm cadmium
Packaging Size
100,000 capsules per master carton
Packaging Type
Inner Poly Bags-Aluminum Foil Bags-Corrugated Cartons-Outer Lamination
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