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Fill compatibility checker

Describe the fill. The checker returns a shell material, whether the joint needs sealing, what the pack has to do, and the tests to run before a production run. It says which rule it applied at each step. Nothing here is advice about what the fill does for anyone.

What kind of fill is it?
What does the label have to say?
A claim needs a certificate in your file. The claims page covers the wording.
How hygroscopic is the blend?
Ph. Eur. 5.11 method. Measure the finished blend, not just the active. If you don't know, the water activity below does most of the same work.
Water activity of the fill as received (optional)
From a water activity meter. Below about 0.4 a gelatin shell gives up water to the fill.
Is the fill moisture sensitive?
How much oil is in the powder?
Does the fill contain an aldehyde source?
Does the fill oxidize?
Will the finished pack have a desiccant?
Filling room humidity
Rules and figures are from the article Hygroscopic, oily, and low-moisture fills at capsules.com. The checker applies published thresholds. It can't ask a follow-up question or screen a blend ingredient by ingredient. The AI prompt pack on the article page does. Capsules Direct Ltd · capsules.com