- ▸ Tablet/capsule diluent: filler-binder for solid dosage forms
- ▸ Wet granulation: soluble diluent for granulated formulations
- ▸ Food ingredient: carbohydrate ingredient in food products
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Hydrous (monohydrate) Lactose (CAS 10039-26-6) is crystalline lactose monohydrate milled to a fine powder, a disaccharide of galactose and glucose. It is used as a diluent and filler-binder in pharmaceutical solid dosage forms and as an ingredient in food products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is lactose 200 mesh?
Lactose 200 mesh is crystalline lactose monohydrate milled to a fine particle size that passes a 200-mesh screen. This NF hydrous grade (CAS 10039-26-6) is used as a soluble diluent and filler-binder in pharmaceutical solid dosage forms, particularly wet granulation, and as a food ingredient.
What is lactose NF?
Lactose NF is lactose that meets the National Formulary compendial specification for pharmaceutical use. This product is the hydrous (monohydrate) form, a disaccharide of galactose and glucose, supplied as a fine 200-mesh powder for solid dosage forms.
What is this fine-powder lactose used for?
The 200-mesh hydrous grade is used as a filler-binder and soluble diluent in tablets and capsules and as a soluble diluent in wet-granulated formulations; the fine particle size aids blend uniformity. It also serves as a carbohydrate ingredient in food products.
Does this lactose contain dairy?
Yes. Lactose is milk sugar and is dairy-derived. RawSource supplies it as a purified NF-grade carbohydrate; specify any allergen-documentation requirements on your RFQ.
What is the HS code and bulk packaging for Lactose NF Hydrous 200 mesh?
It classifies under HS 1702.11 (lactose 99% or more). RawSource ships the fine powder in bulk bags and palletized packaging to pharmaceutical and food manufacturers, with NF Certificate of Analysis and SDS on request. Contact us for a bulk quote.