Solubiliser and carrier for oil soluble actives. Nutritional source of lipids for medicinal foods. Good emollient with excellent oxidative stability. Filler in capsules and tablets. Lubricant for gelatin capsules and tablets. Vehicle for anti-parasitic pour-ons. Proven in parenteral applications although not listed for this purpose in the FDA guide. Required HLB value of 10. Recommended topical usage levels of 0.5-20%.
Product details
Pharmacopoeia compliance
- FDA-IID listed
- Ph. Eur.
- USP/NF
Chemical group
- Ester
- Fatty acid ester
Administration route
- Oral
- Parenteral
- Topical
Market application
- Dermatology
- Dietary supplements
- Human pharmaceutical
- Veterinary health
Functions
- Carrier/vehicle
- Emollient
- Excipient
- Solvent
Physical form
- Colourless liquid