Colorcon Launches OptiClenz™ to Unlock Capacity Through Targeted and Reproducible Cleaning of Tablet Coating Equipment

(Harleysville, Pennsylvania, USA, 31st March 2022) Colorcon, a world leader in the development and supply of film coating systems and excipients for the pharmaceutical and nutritional industries, announces the launch of OptiClenz™, High Performance Cleaning. As companies continue to face production challenges with increased demand and pressure to improve operational efficiency, OptiClenz unlocks capacity with superior cleaning for the film coating process by reducing the time for coating pan cleaning through targeted residue removal and elimination of manual intervention with a simple soak and spray methodology. In support of this new capability, Colorcon has partnered with Dober, a leader in highly effective critical cleaning solutions, for the exclusive distribution rights of Chematic® detergents for the film coating process in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets. 

Kelly Boyer, Vice President- Film Coatings, Colorcon Inc states “OptiClenz, High Performance Cleaning combines the trusted performance of Dober’s Chematic® detergents with Colorcon’s film coating knowledge. Our customers will benefit as our technical experts provide optimized OptiClenz solutions to help manufacturers establish the most effective cleaning for their film coating operations. With our exceptional understanding of film coating, Colorcon can enhance operational efficiency and ensure that quality issues related to improper cleaning, such as contamination or scuffing of the tablet surface are eliminated. ” 

Dan Dobrez, Executive Vice President, Dober Chemical Corp. states, we are proud to be a part of Colorcon’s OptiClenz platform. Dober has over 30 years of experience formulating cleaning agents targeted for critical process applications. Our innovations bring cleaning process efficiencies and are a natural fit to Colorcon’s film coating technologies. This partnership exemplifies the synergies in our company’s philosophies of providing customers with high quality systems and services that yield high quality results. 

Chematic® detergents are specially formulated water-based cleaning solutions which improve operator safety and help protect the environment, aligning with Colorcon’s corporate values and commitment to reduce waste and protect the environment. Colorcon continues to provide innovative ways to solve industry challenges and the launch of OptiClenz means manufacturers can improve throughput and turnaround time with more efficient cleaning of coating equipment. 

Company Information 

Colorcon is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of specialty ingredients; formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, and functional excipients for the pharmaceutical industry. Our best-in-class products and technologies are complemented by our extensive application data and value-added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development and manufacture. Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical design and development partner. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations. Colorcon has 11 manufacturing facilities, 22 technical service laboratories globally and more than 1300 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base. 

For more information, visit www.colorcon.com 

Dober is a globally diversified specialty chemical company based in Woodridge, IL. Dober’s chemical products range from engine coolant additives and industrial water treatment chemicals to cleaning detergents in regulated industries. This diverse range of products is unified under Dober’s commitment to living its purpose of “Fostering ideas that create sustainable solutions to help businesses thrive.” 

Learn more at www.dober.com

Colorcon Communications Contact:
Katie Scharff
Director - Global Market Communications
katie.scharff@colorcon.com