Nonionic emulsifier, W/O and O/W emulsion stabiliser, dispersant and emollient used in oral and topical pharmaceutical preparations. Used to form sustained release matrices for solid dosage forms. Recommended topical usage levels of 1-10%.
The version of this product manufactured in Brazil (BR) is not intended for pharmaceutical applications. For more information on product availability manufactured in other regions, please contact our sales office.
Product details
Pharmacopoeia compliance
- FDA-IID listed
- Ph. Eur.
- USP/NF
Chemical group
- Ester
- Fatty acid
Administration route
- Ophthalmic
- Oral
- Rectal and vaginal
- Topical
Market application
- Dermatology
- Human pharmaceutical
Functions
- Co-emulsifier
- Emulsifier
- Nonionic surfactant
- Oral solid dose
Physical form
- Off-white solid m.p. 56-60ºC
HLB
- 3.40