Methods and system for processing dispersible fine powders
US6103270A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/1623
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides an agglomerate composition composed of units of aggregated fine particles and methods for its manufacture and use. The agglomerate composition units are composed of fine particles having a mean particle size in the range of 1 .mu.m to 5 .mu.m, and usually includes a medicament powder. The agglomerate units have a mean size in the range from 200 .mu.m to 500 .mu.m and have a friability index in the range from about 10 to 60.
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