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%.
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