CHEMICALS KNOWLEDGE HUB issue 2 / October 2025

14 CHEMICALS KNOWLEDGE HUB Issue 2 / October 2025 NEWS GELITA to present breakthrough softgel and bioscience excipients at CPHI Frankfurt 2025 As the recognized expert for softgel gelatin and collagenbased excipients, GELITA offers specialized solutions designed to meet today’s most demanding industry needs. The Softgel Specialty Portfolio includes solutions for revolutionary rapid fill release, enabling true enteric soft capsules, leaking prevention or avoiding cross-linking. These solutions offer pharma companies greater flexibility in formulation and improved stability for sensitive ingredients. Endotoxin Controlled Excipients for Bioscience Applications are specifically developed for advanced uses in vaccine stabilization, 3D bioprinting, regenerative medicine, and medical devices. With stringent endotoxin control, these excipients support maximum safety and efficacy, opening up new pathways in drug delivery and biomedical engineering. Visitors to GELITA’s booth will not only discover these innovations but also benefit from direct engagement with experts from the GELITA Pharma Institute, who will be available for one-on-one consultations to help tailor solutions to individual project challenges. As part of the program, GELITA is also hosting a scientific lecture: Title: The Role of Non-Animal Recombinant Collagen Proteins in Biomedical Applications: From Vaccine Stabilization to Artificial Organs Date & Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 1:30 PM With its pioneering developments in softgel and bioscience excipients, GELITA is setting new standards in product performance, safety, and innovation. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the leaders in excipient innovation at CPHI Frankfurt 2025 – Booth 3.0D37. Beyond Carnauba: Clariant’s reliable bio-based wax for resilient printing inks and premium applications How can you achieve flawless aesthetics and high-performance functionality in inks and coatings while meeting the world’s demands for greater sustainability, transparency and supply chain resilience? For decades, carnauba wax and its blends, often combined with polymers, have been the trusted choice for delivering high-quality finishes in printing inks and packaging. However, as a natural, seasonal material, carnauba wax is subject to unpredictable supply fluctuations that are increasingly challenging production schedules, particularly in the US market where tariffs are further exacerbating availability and costs. The pressure is now on manufacturers and formulators to urgently find reliable, highperforming and sustainable alternatives. This growing uncertainty is driving a wave of innovation, unlocking new

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