| Name | Application | Key Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Acetylsalicylic Acid Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient | Description, Specifications, and Suppliers | Chemical Name
Cetyl Esters Wax
Main function
Emulsifier and Solubilising Agent
Physical Form
Powder and Flakes
For use in
Topical Products
Regulatory Status
USP-NF
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| Alpha Tocopherol Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
(±)-(2RS, 4’RS, 8’RS)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4’, 8’, 12’-trimethyltridecy1)-6-chromanol
Main function
Oral Liquids, Topical Products
Physical Form
Liquid
For use in
Oral Liquids, Topical Products
Regulatory Status
[110191-41-01
| |
| Aluminium Hydroxide Vaccine Adjuvant | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Aluminium oxyhydroxide
Main function
Vaccine adjuvant and adsorbent
Physical Form
White hydrogel
For use in
Human and veterinary vaccines
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JP
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| Aluminium Phosphate Vaccine Adjuvant | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Aluminium oxyhydroxide
Main function
Vaccine adjuvant and adsorbent
Physical Form
White hydrogel
For use in
Human and veterinary vaccines
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JP
| |
| Anionic Emulsifying Wax Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Cetostearyl alcohol
Main function
Emulsifier
Physical Form
Waxy solid or flakes
For use in
Topical Products
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF
| |
| Ascorbic Acid Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
L-(+)-Ascorbic acid
Main function
Antioxidant
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Liquids, Tablets and Topical Products
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
L-Ascorbic acid 6-hexadecanoate
Main function
Antioxidant
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Liquids, Tablets and Topical Products
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Butylated Hydroxyanisole Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
2-tert-Butyl-4-methoxyphenol
Main function
Physical Form
Powder or Waxy Solid
For use in
Oral Liquids, Tablets and Topical Products
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Calcium Lactate Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Calcium 2-hydroxypropanoate
Main function
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Liquids, Tablets and Topical Products
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Carnauba Wax Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Carnauba Wax
Main function
Emulsifier
Physical Form
Waxy solid or flakes
For use in
Topical Products
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF
| |
| Cetostearyl Alcohol Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Cetyl Esters Wax
Main function
Emulsifier and Solubilising Agent
Physical Form
Powder and Flakes
For use in
Topical Products
Regulatory Status
USP-NF
| |
| Cetyl Alcohol Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Cetyl Esters Wax
Main function
Emulsifier and Solubilising Agent
Physical Form
Powder and Flakes
For use in
Topical Products
Regulatory Status
USP-NF
| |
| Cetyl Esters Wax Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Cetyl Esters Wax
Main function
Emulsifier and Solubilising Agent
Physical Form
Powder and Flakes
For use in
Topical Products
Regulatory Status
USP-NF
| |
| Copovidone Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Acetic acid ethenyl ester, polymer with 1-etheny1-2 pyrrolidinone
Main function
Binder in Wet and Dry Granulation
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| Ethylene Glycol Stearates Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Ethylene glycol palmitostearate
Main function
Emollient and Emulsifying Agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Liquids, Tablets and Topical Products
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Fumaric Acid Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Methyl 4-O-methyl-hexopyranosyluronic acid-(1->4)-hexopyranosiduronic acid
Main function
Binder, suspending and thickening agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Liquids, Topical Products
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| Gelatin Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
4-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose (anhydrous)
4-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose (monohydrate)
Main function
Diluent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Liquids and Tablets and Capsules
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Glycine Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
4-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose (anhydrous)
4-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose (monohydrate)
Main function
Diluent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Liquids and Tablets and Capsules
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Granisetron Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient | Description, Specifications, and Suppliers | Chemical Name
Cetyl Esters Wax
Main function
Emulsifier and Solubilising Agent
Physical Form
Powder and Flakes
For use in
Topical Products
Regulatory Status
USP-NF
| |
| Macrogol 15 Hydroxystearate Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
2-Hydroxyethyl-12-hydroxyoctadecanoate
Main function
Surfactant, Solubiliser and Dissolution Rate Enhancer
Physical Form
Liquid
For use in
Parenterals
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF
| |
| Maleic Acid Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Methyl 4-O-methyl-hexopyranosyluronic acid-(1->4)-hexopyranosiduronic acid
Main function
Binder, suspending and thickening agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Liquids, Topical Products
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| Malic Acid Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Methyl 4-O-methyl-hexopyranosyluronic acid-(1->4)-hexopyranosiduronic acid
Main function
Binder, suspending and thickening agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Liquids, Topical Products
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| Microcrystalline Wax Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Microcrystalline Wax
Main function
Emulsifier and Solubilising Agent
Physical Form
Powder and Flakes
For use in
Topical Products
Regulatory Status
USP-NF
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| Monosodium Glutamate Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Sodium carbonate anhydrous;
Sodium carbonate monohydrate;
Sodium carbonate decahydrate
Main function
Alkalizing Agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Injections, Oral Powders; Tablets and Capsules
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Nonionic Emulsifying Wax Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Non-ionic emulsifying wax
Main function
Emulsifier and Solubilising Agent
Physical Form
Powder and Flakes
For use in
Topical Products
Regulatory Status
USP-NF
| |
| Paracetamol Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient | Description, Specifications, and Suppliers | Chemical Name
Cetyl Esters Wax
Main function
Emulsifier and Solubilising Agent
Physical Form
Powder and Flakes
For use in
Topical Products
Regulatory Status
USP-NF
| |
| Poloxamers | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Polamer
Main function
Dispersing and Wetting Agent, Emulsifier, Tablet Lubricant and Foaming Agent
Physical Form
Prilled Granules and Solids
For use in
Topical Creams and Ointments
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Fatty Acid Esters | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Polysorbate 20
Polysorbate 40
Polysorbate 60
Polysorbate 80
Main function
Dispersing and Wetting Agents; Emulsifiers, Nonionic Surfactants and Solubilizers
Physical Form
Viscous Yellow Liquids
For use in
Oral and Liquids, Topical Products
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Sodium Bicarbonate Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Carbonic acid monosodium salt
Main function
Alkalizing Agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Injections, Oral Powders; Tablets and Capsules
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Sodium Lactate Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Sodium Lactate
Main function
Antimicrobial and Buffering Agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Injections, Oral Powders; Tablets and Capsules
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Triethanolamine Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
1,1'-methylenebis{3-[4-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl]urea}
Main function
Alkalizing Agent and Emulsifier
Physical Form
Viscous Liquid
For use in
Topical Products
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF
| |
| Vitamin E Polyethylen Glycol Succinate Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
D-α-Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate
Main function
Absorption Enhancer; Emulsifier; Solubiliser and Anti-oxidant
Physical Form
Viscous liquid
For use in
Topical and Oral Products
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE
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