Table II.
Torque Generated During the HME of KLD with Polyols as Plasticizers
Type of polyol | Polyol concentration (%) | Torque (%) (Linecaps DE17) | Observation |
---|---|---|---|
Xylitol | 10 | 25–30 | Foamy extrudates |
20 | 13–15 | Transparent extrudates | |
Maltitol | 20 | 45–50 | Opaque extrudates |
30 | 35–38 | Transparent extrudates | |
Sorbitol | 10 | 32–38 | Foamy extrudates |
20 | 15–20 | Transparent extrudates | |
Mannitol | 10 | 45–40 | Foamy extrudates |
20 | 15–18 | Transparent extrudates | |
Erythritol | 10 | 35–40 | Foamy extrudates |
20 | 20–25 | Transparent extrudates |