Made from hypromellose (HPMC*), cellulose derived from trees, K-CAPS® offer key benefits:
  • Non-animal: suitable for vegetarians
  • Low moisture content
  • Ideal for moisture sensitive, hygroscopic and liquid formulations
  • Chemically stable and resistant to cross-linking
  • Physically stable over wide temperature and humidity ranges
  • FDA “GRAS” status (Generally Recognized As Safe)
  • Global regulatory acceptance
  • Meet USP/EP dissolution requirements
  • Suitable for all types of products
  • Preservative free, allergen free, starch free, gluten free
  • Kosher and Halal Certified
  • Global supply capability
  • FDA Drug Master File
  • Available in sizes 00el, 00, 0el, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4

When compared to other HPMC capsules, CapsCanada's K-CAPS® offer key advantages:
  • Higher encapsulation efficiencies
  • Lower production costs (less downtime & reduced raw material waste)
  • USP/EP compliant dissolution
  • Exceptional appearance, shine and transparency

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K-CAPS® are manufactured in ISO and cGMP certified facilities.

*HPMC is widely used in the food, dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries. HPMC is permitted as a food additive for human consumption in accordance with 21 CFR 172.874, is included in the FDA Inactive Ingredients Database and is generally recognized as a non-toxic and non-irritant material.