| 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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| Alginic 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
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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
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| 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
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| Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Poly(ethyl acrylate-co-methyl methacrylate-co-trimethylammonioethyl methacrylate chloride) 1:2:0.2
Main function
Film Coating Polymer
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Tablets, Capsules and Pellets
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Ammonium Alginate Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Alginic acid, Ammonium Salt
Main function
Binder, suspending and thickening agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Liquids, Tablets and Topical Products
Regulatory Status
FCC
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| 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
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| 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
| |
| Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Cellulose, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt
Main function
Suspending agent, tablet and capsule disintegrant and tablet binder
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids and Topical Liquids and Gels
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| 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
| |
| Ethyl Oleate Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
α-Hydro-ω-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)
Main function
Ointment base, Plasticizer, Solvent; Suppository Bases and Tablet and Capsule Lubricant
Physical Form
Liquid to waxy solid Depending on Molecular Weight
For use in
Oral Solid and Liquids, Topical Products
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Ethylene Glycol Palmitostearate Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
α-Hydro-ω-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)
Main function
Ointment base, Plasticizer, Solvent; Suppository Bases and Tablet and Capsule Lubricant
Physical Form
Liquid to waxy solid Depending on Molecular Weight
For use in
Oral Solid and Liquids, Topical Products
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| 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
| |
| 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
| |
| Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Cellulose, 2‐hydroxyethyl ether
Main function
Suspending Agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral and Topical Liquids
Regulatory Status
From 90 000 to 1 300 000
| |
| Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Cellulose, 2‐hydroxypropyl ether
Main function
Binder, Coating Agent and Controlled Release Polymer
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids and Liquids
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| Hypromellose Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Cellulose hydroxypropyl methyl ether
Main function
Binder, Coating Agent and Controlled Release Polymer
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral solids and Liquids
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| 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
| |
| Methacrylic Acid-Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer Dispersion Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Poly(methacrylic acid co-methyl methacrylate) 1:1
Main function
Film Coating
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Liquids, Topical Products
Regulatory Status
-
| |
| Methacrylic Acid-Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Poly(methacrylic acid co-methyl methacrylate) 1:1
Main function
Film Coating
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Tablets and Capsules
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Methacylic Acid-Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Poly(methacrylic acid co-methyl methacrylate) 1:2
Main function
Film Coating
Physical Form
Dispersion
For use in
Tablets and Capsules
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Methylcellulose Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Cellulose methyl ether
Main function
Binder
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids and Liquids
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Microcrystalline Cellulose Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Cellulose
Main function
Tablet and Capsule Filler and Dry Binder
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids and Liquids
Regulatory Status
PhEUr; 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
| |
| Native Starch Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | ||
| 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
| |
| Pectin | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Pectin
Main function
Gelling and Thickening Agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids, Liquids and 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
| |
| Polyethylene Glycol | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
α-Hydro-ω-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)
Main function
Ointment base, Plasticizer, Solvent; Suppository Bases and Tablet and Capsule Lubricant
Physical Form
Liquid to waxy solid Depending on Molecular Weight
For use in
Oral Solid and Liquids, Topical Products
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Polyoxyethylene Castor Oil Derivatives | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Polyethoxylated castor oil
Main function
Emulsifying Agent, Solubilizing Agent and Wetting Agent
Physical Form
Viscous Liquid or Soft Paste
For use in
Oral and Liquids, Topical Products
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Polyoxyethylene Hydrogenated Castor Oil Derivatives | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Polyethoxylated castor oil
Main function
Emulsifying Agent, Solubilizing Agent and Wetting Agent
Physical Form
Viscous Liquid or Soft Paste
For use in
Oral and Liquids, Topical Products
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
| |
| Polythylene Oxide Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Polythylene oxide
Main function
Mucoadhesive; coating agent; tablet hinder; thickening agent.
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Tablets
Regulatory Status
USP-NF
| |
| Povidone Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
1-Ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone homopolymer
Main function
Binder in Wet Granulation, Suspending Agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids and Liquids, Topical Products
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Pregelatinized Starch Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Pregelatinized starch
Main function
Wet and Dry Granulation Binder and Disintegrant
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Tablets and Capsules
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Silicified Microcrystalline Cellulose Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Silicified cellulose
Main function
Tablet and Capsule Filler and Dry Binder
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids and Liquids
Regulatory Status
Components are individually approved in the PhEur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
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| Sodium Alginate Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Sodium alginate
Main function
Suspending Agent, Tablet and Capsule Disintegrant and Binder
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Tablet and Capsules, Oral Liquids, Topical Products
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
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| 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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