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PHARMA DIVISION
  • Pharma Manufacturing Facility

    Pharma Division

    Fortresses of Innovation

    3F Pharma Division boasts of state-of-the-art manufacturing unit with leading technologies for continuous innovation and progressive research.

    Key Highlights:

    • The state-of-the-art WHO GMP-Standard Facility for production of Pharma Grade Magnesium Stearate, Calcium Stearate, Stearic Acid and Refined Glycerine.
    • Production of different grades for Pharma, Food and Cosmetic applications.
    • Reverse integration with the in-house Key Raw Materials like Stearic Acid and Crude Glycerine to provide complete control over final product quality.
    • Automated production system with precise pneumatic control right from Raw Material Charging Section till Packing Section to ensure product quality well within the specifications and without traceable contamination.
    • Physical attributes of Magnesium Stearate like Specific Surface Area, Particle Size Distribution, Bulk Density and Tap Density are closely monitored and controlled to ensure the best-in-class lubrication property.
    • Fully automated CIP (Cleaning-In-Place) system with 2-stage cleaning process is provided in the processing area to provide a high degree of cleaning and to avoid cross contamination
    • A dedicated Air Handling Unit provided to each critical area with ISO 8 classified system in processing areas
    • Purified Water produced by RO with EDI system is used for cleaning of process equipment.
    • Seamless Anti-Static PU flooring in all Clean Room Processing areas and PU flooring in all other processing areas and storage areas.
  • 3F Magnesium StearateOpen or Close

    Our Pharma Product Range

    Magnesium Stearate
    Stearic Acid
    Refined Glycerine
    Calcium Stearate

    Magnesium Stearate

    3F LuboMag, Magnesium Stearate - IP/BP/USP/Ph.Eur Grade. Magnesium stearate is one of the most desirable natural flow agents used by pharmaceutical companies as an excipient as it is safe and non-toxic.

    3F Advantages:

    • In-house manufacturing of Stearic Acid, the key raw material for complete control over the final quality of Magnesium Stearate.
    • The automated production unit ensures excellent control on various product properties such as Specific Surface Area, Particle Size, and Fatty Acid Composition that correlates with lubricant efficacy. Best-in-class technology to facilitate product customisation as per formulation requirements
    • In-Line high-efficacy magnetic treatment process, ensures Metal Particle-Free Magnesium Stearate.
    • 3F Magnesium Stearate products comply with all major pharmacopeia: IP, USP, Ph. Eur, BP.
    • All the grades are produced in accordance with strict GMP conditions
    • TSE / BSE Free product.
    • Consistent compliance to specification for every batch is a hallmark of 3F Magnesium Stearate.

    Applications:

    • Pharmaceutical industry, Food, Nutraceutical & Cosmetic formulations as Lubricant, Anti-Adherent, Anti caking agent, Binder, Emulsifier etc.

    Packaging:

    • 25 kgs Nett weight packed in Paper Bags/ HDPE Drums with HDPE inner liners

    Product
    Specifications:
    3F LuboMag
    Magnesium Stearate

    Sr No Test IP BP Ph.Eur USP
    1 Appearance + + + +
    2 Solubility - + + -
    3 Identification +
    • Freezing Point
    		 + + + -
    • Acid Value
    		 + + + -
    • Fatty Acid Composition
    		 + - - -
    • Assay of Magnesium (on dried basis)
    		 + + + +
    • Precipitation Test
    		 - + + -
    • Identification A
    		 - - - +
    • Identification A
    		 - - - +
    4 Appearance of Solution of the fatty acids + - - -
    5 Alkanility or Acidity + + + +
    6 Free Stearic Acid + - - -
    7 Heavy Metals + -
    • Lead
    		 NA + + +
    • Cadmium
    		 NA + + +
    • Nickel
    		 NA + + +
    8 Impurities
    • Sulfates
    		 + + + +
    • Chlorides
    		 + + + +
    9 Zinc Stearate + + - -
    • Fatty Acid Composition
    		 + - - -
    • Stearic Acid Content
    		 + + + +
    • Palmitic Acid + Stearic Acid
    		 + + + +
    11 LOD at 105 Deg C + + + +
    12 Specific Surface Area - + + +
    13 Microbial Test - + + +

    other best-in-class products available

    • 3F LuboCalCalcium Stearate IP/BP/USP/Ph.Eur
    • 3F LuboStearStearic Acid IP/BP/USP/Ph.Eur
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    Refined Glycerine - Pharma Grade

    Refined Glycerine is odourless and colourless. Its multi-functional properties and non-toxic nature make it a versatile product which is extensively used in pharmaceutical products, personal care and cosmetics.

    3F Advantages

    • Produced from in-house crude glycerine from vegetable oil & fat-based feedstock.
    • All the grades are produced in accordance with strict GMP conditions.
    • Automated drum filling mechanism.
    • TSE / BSE Free product.

    Product Specifications

    Product CAS No. Glycerol (%) Refractive Index (at 20 °C) Specific Gravity Heavy Metal (ppm) Chloride (ppm as Cl) Sulfate (ppm as SO4) Water (% w/w)
    Glycerine - IP Grade 56-81-5 99.50 Min. 1.470 – 1.475 5 Max 25 Max 10 Max 0.2 Max
    Glycerine - USP Grade 56-81-5 99.50 Min. ....... 1.249 Min at 25 0C 5 Max 10 Max 10 Max 0.2 Max
    Glycerine - EP Grade 56-81-5 99.50 Min. 1.470 – 1.475 5 Max 10 Max ------ 0.2 Max
    Glycerine - BP Grade 56-81-5 99.50 Min. 1.470 – 1.475 5 Max 10 Max ------ 0.2 Max

    Application:

    Refined Glycerine is used in pharmaceutical industries as lubricant, thickener, demulcent, humectant and sweetener. It is commonly used in expectorants, suppositories and gel capsules.

    Packaging:Bulk in Tanker Load / Flexi Tank & 250 Kgs net weight in new HDPE Barrel.

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    Q.C. & Q.A. Facilities

    • The Q.C. department is well equipped with WHO GMP-Compliant Chemical, Instrumental & Microbiological Laboratory.
    • The laboratory has 21 CFR compliant instruments.
    • Separate Stability Testing Facility and Control Sample Storage area as per the latest ICH guidelines.
    • World class QMS (Quality Management System) in place. The dynamic QA team assures strict compliance with the regulatory requirements.
    • Effective QMS for CAPA, OOS & OOT management.

    Certificates & Compliances

    • IP, USP,BP & EP
    • ISO 9001-2015
    • USDMF
    • FSSAI
    • HALAL
    • KOSHER

    Certificates in Pipeline

    • WHO-GMP
    • ExciPact
  • Contact UsOpen or Close

    Manufacturing best-in-class products since 1962.

    (Formerly Foods, Fats and Fertilizers)

    Corporate Office

    6-3-569/2, 4th Floor, Rockdale, Somajiguda, Hyderabad - 500 082.
    E: info.pharma@fff.co.in | P: +91 40 4455 7999 | www.fff.co.in

    Registered Office: Post Box 15, Tanuku Road, Tadepalligudem, W.G. District – 534101, Andhra Pradesh, India.
    P: 91 8818 222571 F: 91 8818 222172

    Factory: Survey No. 1604. APIIC-IALA, Epuru, (1B), Pantapalem Village,
    Muthukuru Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District – 524 323, A.P., India.