Abstract

Microspheres and Microcapsules are used for food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries for the controlled release and dosage of flavors, chemicals and fragrances. Harper has licensed the Brace process which uses laminar flow break-up to provide a very tight size distribution of ultra spherical particles. A brief description of the technology will be presented. The patented microsphere processes offer the possibility to use a very wide range of materials. It is possible to encapsulate active agents in a matrix system or to produce Microcapsules with a solid shell and a liquid core. Emulsions and natural extractions can be used as active agents in addition to the standard materials (oils, pharmaceuticals, colors and aqueous solutions). The Microspheres can be prepared to a diameter of about 100 – 6000 µm, the Microcapsules to about 300 – 8000 µm. As encapsulation material the common hydrocolloids, waxes, inorganic materials or polymers can be used. Lab and manufacturing capabilities include testing, sample creation, process optimization, contract manufacturing and equipment supply (lab to plant scale). For more information, please refer to our partner’s link at http://www.brace.de/index.shtml?englishc06i26

Bio

Marty Scanlan hails from Buffalo, NY as the Sales Manager for the Chemical Process Industry for Harper International. His primary focus at Harper is capital sales for thermal and chemical processing systems. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering and a Professional Engineering license in Chemical Engineering from the state of California. He career includes positions in the inorganic chemicals, water treatment, waste treatment and air pollution control industries.