Arlacel™ 170
Acid-stable blend of glyceryl stearate and nonionic PEG ester. O/W emulsifier that confers maximum emulsion stability, particularly useful over a wide pH range. Recommended topical usage levels of 1-15%.
Product details
Chemical group
- Emulsifying wax
- Polyethylene glycol
Administration route
- Oral
- Topical
Market application
- Dermatology
- Human pharmaceutical
Functions
- Emulsifier
- Nonionic surfactant
Physical form
- Cream solid beads
HLB
- 11.00
Product brochures & guides
Category: Data sheet
Title: Cithrol GMS 40 and Arlacel 170
Glyceryl monoesters are widely used in pharmaceutical applications as emulsifiers, stabilisers, lubricants, dispersing aids and plasticisers. The most common derivative is glyceryl monostearate; however other variants including glyceryl monooleate and glyceryl monoricinoleate may be made available...
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