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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
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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
Chemical Name
Main function
Physical Form
For use in
Regulatory Status
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
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
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
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
Pharmaceutical Flavour | Uses, Suppliers, and Specifications
Chemical Name
Pharameutical Flavour
Main function
Physical Form
For use in
Regulatory Status
Food Regulations Apply
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
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
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
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  
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
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
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.
Propylene Glycol Excipient | Pharma Excipient
Chemical Name
1,2–propanediol
Main function
Physical Form
For use in
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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