| 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
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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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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| Benzalkonium Chloride Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Alkyldimethyl (phenylmethyl)ammonium chloride
Main function
Preservative, Antiseptic and Quaternary Surfactant
Physical Form
Powder, thick gel or gelatinous flakes
For use in
Topical and Eye Products
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF
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| 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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| Butylene Glycol Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
1,3-buanediol
Main function
Antimicrobial preservative; humectant; solvent; water-miscible cosolvent.
Physical Form
For use in
Regulatory Status
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| Butylparaben Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoate
Main function
Preservative
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids and Liquids
Regulatory Status
PhEur; 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
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| 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
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| 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
| |
| Cetrimide Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Cetrimide
Main function
Preservative, Antiseptic and Quaternary Surfactant
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Topical Liquids, Suspensions and Gels
Regulatory Status
PhEur
| |
| 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
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| 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
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| 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
| |
| Ethylparaben Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoate
Main function
Preservative
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids and Liquids
Regulatory Status
PhEur; 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
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| 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
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| Methylparaben Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Methyl-4-hydroxybenzoate
Main function
Preservative
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Liquid and Topical Products
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
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| 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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| 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
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| 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
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| Phenoxyethanol | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
2-Phenoxyethanol
Main function
Preservative
Physical Form
Light Oily Liquid
For use in
Topical Creams and Ointments
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
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| 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
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| 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
| |
| Potassium Benzoate Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Potassium benzoate
Main function
Antimicrobial preservative
Physical Form
For use in
Antimicrobial preservation
Regulatory Status
USP-NF
Ph.Eur
| |
| Potassium Sorbate | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Potassium (2E,4E)-Hexa-2,4-Dienoate
Main function
Preservative
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral and Liquids, Topical Products
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
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| Propylparaben Sodium Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Sodium 4 – propoxycabonylphenolate
Main function
Antimicrobial preservative
Physical Form
For use in
Propylparaben sodium is used as an antimicrobial or antifungal preservative in oral pharmaceuticals and in many water-based cosmetics. It is generally used in combination with other paraben esters.
Regulatory Status
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| 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
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| Sodium Metabisulfite Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Sodium pyrosulfite
Main function
Antimicrobial agent and Antioxidant
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Injections, Oral Powders; Tablets and Capsules
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; 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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