| Name | Application | Key Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Acacia
Main function
Suspending agent
Physical Form
Powder and flakes
For use in
Oral Liquids, Topical Products
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| Acesulfame Potassium Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
6-Methy1-1,2,3-oxathiazin-4 (3H)-one-2,2-dioxide potassium salt
Main function
High Intense Sweetener
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids, Liquids and Suspensions
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| 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
| |
| Alcohol Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Ethanol
Main function
Solvent
Physical Form
Liquid
For use in
Oral Liquids, Topical Products
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| 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
| |
| 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
| |
| Anhydrous Colloidal Silica Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Silicone dioxide
Main function
Glidant and Gelling Agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids and Liquids
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| 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
| |
| 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
| |
| Aspartame Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
N-L-α-Aspartyl-L- phenylalanine 1-methyl ester
Main function
High Intense Sweetener
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids, Liquids and Suspensions
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| 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
| |
| 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
| |
| Butylated Hydroxytoluene Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
2,6-Di-tert-hutyl-4-methylphcnol
Main function
Antioxidant
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Liquids, Tablets and Topical Products
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| 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
| |
| 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
| |
| 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
| |
| Carbomer 971 Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Carbomer
Main function
Rheology Modifier and Suspending Agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids and Topical Liquids and Gels
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Carbomer 974 Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Carbomer
Main function
Rheology Modifier and Suspending Agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids and Topical Liquids and Gels
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Carbomer 980 Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Carbomer
Main function
Rheology Modifier and Suspending Agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids and Topical Liquids and Gels
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Carbomer Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Carbomer
Main function
Rheology Modifier and Suspending Agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids and Topical Liquids and Gels
Regulatory Status
PhEur; 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
| |
| Carrageenan Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Carrageenan
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
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
| |
| 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
| |
| 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
| |
| Chitosan Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Poly-β-(1,4)-2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-glucosc
Main function
Film Former, Mucoadhesive and Viscosity Modifier
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Topical Medical Devices
Regulatory Status
PhEur; 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
| |
| 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
| |
| Croscarmellose Sodium Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Cellulose, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt, cross-linked
Main function
Disintegrant
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| 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
| |
| Dibasic Calcium Phosphate Anhydrous Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Dibasic calcium phosphate
Main function
Filler
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Tablets and Capsules
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| Dibasic Calcium Phosphate Dihydrate Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate
Main function
Filler
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Tablets and Capsules
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; FCC
| |
| Dimethicone Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Dimethyl siloxane, trimethylsiloxy-terminated
Main function
Emollient
Physical Form
Oily Liquid
For use in
Topical and Oral Liquids
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| Docusate Sodium Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Sodium 1,4-bis[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]-1,4-dioxobutane-2-sulfonate
Main function
Stabiliser and Wetting Agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Parenterals
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF
| |
| Erythritol 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
| |
| 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
| |
| Ethylcellulose Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Cellulose, 2‐hydroxyethyl ether
Main function
Binder, Coating Agent and Controlled Release Polymer
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| 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
| |
| 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
| |
| 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
| |
| 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
| |
| Glyceryl Monooleate Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
2,3-dihydroxypropyl (Z)-octadec-9-enoate
Main function
Emollient
Physical Form
Oily liquid
For use in
Oral Liquids and Topical Products
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF
| |
| Glyceryl Monostearate Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Octadecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
Main function
Emulsifier, Tablet Lubricant and Emollient
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| 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
| |
| Human Serum Albumin Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Human Serum Albumin
Main function
Stabiliser
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Parenterals
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| Hydrated Colloidal Silica Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Silicone dioxide
Main function
Physical Form
For use in
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| Hydrophobic Colloidal Silica Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Silica dimethyl silyate
Main function
Glidant and Gelling Agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| 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
| |
| Inulin Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Inulin
Main function
Binder
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Liquids, Tablets and Topical Products
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| 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
| |
| Kaolin Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Magnesium Aluminium Silicate
Main function
Suspending Agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral and Topical Product
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF
| |
| L-Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Cellulose, 2‐hydroxypropyl ether (low substituted)
Main function
Disintegrant
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
| |
| Light Mineral Oil | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Light mineral oil
Main function
Emollient, Carrier, Lubricant and Therapeutic Agent
Physical Form
Oily Liquid
For use in
Oral Liquid and Topical Creams and Ointments
Regulatory Status
PhEUr; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| 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
| |
| 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
| |
| Maltose 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
| |
| 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
| |
| Medium-Chain Triglyceride Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Medium-chain Triglycerides
Main function
Carrier and Solvent
Physical Form
Oily Liquid
For use in
Oral Liquids, Topical Products and Parenterals
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
| |
| 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
| |
| 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
| |
| 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
| |
| Mineral Oil | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Mineral oil
Main function
Emollient and Oily Carrier
Physical Form
Oily Liquid
For use in
Topical Creams and Ointments
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
| |
| 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
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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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| Parrafin Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Petrolatum and Lanolin Alcohols
Main function
Emollient and Ointment Base
Physical Form
Soft Solid
For use in
Topical Products
Regulatory Status
USP-NF; PhEur; JP
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| 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
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| Petrolatum | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Petrolatum
Main function
Emollient and Carrier
Physical Form
Soft Mass
For use in
Topical Creams and Ointments
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
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| Pharmaceutical Flavour | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Pharameutical Flavour
Main function
Physical Form
For use in
Regulatory Status
Food Regulations Apply
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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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| 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
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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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| 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
-
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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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
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| 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
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| 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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| 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
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| 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
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| Propylene Glycol Alginate Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Propylene glycol alginate
Main function
Physical Form
For use in
Regulatory Status
GRAS listed. Accepted in Europe for use as a food additive.
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| Propylene Glycol Excipient | Pharma Excipient | Chemical Name
1,2–propanediol
Main function
Physical Form
For use in
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
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| 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
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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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| Saccharin Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
1,2 Benzisothiazol -3(2H) - one 1,1 dioxide
Main function
Physical Form
For use in
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
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| Saccharin Sodium Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
1,2 Benzisothiazol -3(2H) - one 1,1 dioxide, sodium salt
Main function
High Intense Sweetener
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Tablets and Capsules; Oral Liquids; Medical Devices
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
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| 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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| Simethicone Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
α-(trimethysilyl-w-methylpoly[oxy(dimechylsilylene)], mixture with silicon dioxide
Main function
Antifoam
Physical Form
Liquid
For use in
Tablets and Capsules; Oral Liquids; Topical Products
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
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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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| 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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| Sodium Starch Glycolate Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Sodium carboxyinethyl starch
Main function
Superdisintegrant
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Solids (Tablets, Capsules and Granules)
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
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| Sodium Stearyl Fumarate Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
2-Butenedioic acid monooctadecyl ester sodium salt
Main function
Lubricant
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Tablets and Capsules
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
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| 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
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| 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
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| Stearic Acid Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Octadecanoic acid
Main function
Glidant and Anticaking Agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Topical Products; Tablets and Capsules
Regulatory Status
Ph.Eur; USP-NF; JPE
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| 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
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| Tribasic Calcium Phosphate Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Calcium hydroxide phosphate and Tricalcium orthophosphate.
Main function
Filler
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Tablets and Capsules
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE; FCC
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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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| Xanthan Gum Excipient | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications | Chemical Name
Xanthan gum
Main function
Suspending and Viscosity Increasing Agent
Physical Form
Powder
For use in
Oral Liquids, Topical Products
Regulatory Status
PhEur; USP-NF; JPE
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| 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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