| 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
| |
| 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
| |
| 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
| |
| 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
| |
| Maltitol Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
4-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucitol
Main function
Sweetening Agent, Filler and Granulation Aid
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids and Liquids
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NFE
| |
| Maltitol Solution Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
4-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucitol
Main function
Sweetening Agent, Filler and Granulation Aid
Physical Form
Syrupy Liquid
For use in
Oral Liquids
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Mannitol Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
D-Mannitol
Main function
Sweetening Agent, Filler and Granulation Aid
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids and Liquids; Parenterals (IV)
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| 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
| |
| 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
| |
| 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
| |
| Polacrilin Potassium | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Polacrilin Potassium
Main function
Tablet Disintegrant and Stabiliser
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Tablets and Capsules and other Oral Solid and Liquid 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
| |
| Propylparaben Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Main function
Preservative
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Liquids, Topical Products
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Sorbitol Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
D-Glucitol
Main function
Filler and Diluent, Sweetening Agent and Humectant
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids and Liquids, Topical Products
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| 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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