| 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
| |
| Anhydrous Lactose Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-glucopyranose
Main function
Filler
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE; 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
| |
| 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
| |
| Co-Processed Lactose and Microcrystalline Cellulose Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Lactose and Microcrystalline cellulose
Main function
Filler
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Tablets and Capsules
Regulatory Status
Lactose and Microcrystalline Cellulose are separately approved in PhEur; USP-NF & JPE
| |
| Co-Processed Lactose and Starch Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Lactose and Corn Starch
Main function
Filler
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids
Regulatory Status
Lactose and Corn Start are separately approved in PhEur; USP-NF & JPE
| |
| Co-Processed Lactose Povidone and Crospovidone Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Lactose, Povidone, Crospovidone
Main function
Physical Form
For use in
Regulatory Status
Lactose, Povidone and Crospovidone are individually approved in PhEur; USP-NF and JPE
| |
| Dextrates Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Dextrates
Main function
Binder and Tablet and Capsule Filler and Diluent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids
Regulatory Status
USP-NF
| |
| Dextrin Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Dextrin
Main function
Suspending Agent; Tablet Binder; Tablet and Capsule Diluent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Dextrose Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
D- (+) glucose monohydrate
Main function
Tablet and Capsule Filler and Diluent; Sweetener
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral solids and Liquids
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
| |
| Fructose Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
D-(−)-Fructose
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
| |
| Isomalt Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Isomalt
1,6-GPS (6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol
1,1-GPM (1-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-D-mannitol dihydrate
Main function
Filler and Sweetening Agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Lactose for Inhalation Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-α-D-glucopyranose monohydrate
Main function
Carrier in Dry Powder Inhalers
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Dry Powder Inhalers
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| Lactose Monohydrate Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-α-D-glucopyranose monohydrate
Main function
Filler
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids
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
| |
| Maltodextrin Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Maltodextrin
Main function
Filler
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids and Liquids
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
| |
| 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
| |
| Poly(Lactic-Co-Glycoloc Acid) | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Poly(oxy(1-methyl-2-oxo-1.2-ethanediyl))
Main function
Physical Form
For use in
Regulatory Status
-
| |
| Polydextrose | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Polydextrose
Main function
Filler and Diluent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Tablets and Capsules
Regulatory Status
USP-NF
| |
| 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
| |
| Spray-Dried Lactose Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
-
Main function
Filler
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids
Regulatory Status
PhEur;USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| Sucralose Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
1,6-Dichloro-1,6-dideoxy- p-D-fructofuranosyI-4-chlor o-4-deoxy-a-D-galactopyranoside
Main function
High Intense Sweetener
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Tablets and Capsules
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| 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
| |
| Xylitol l Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
(2S,3R)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol
Main function
High Intense Sweetener
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Liquids, Tablets and Topical Products
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE
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