Stearyl Alcohol

Products Stearyl alcohol is used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals, especially in semisolid dosage forms such as creams, as well as in foams. It is also used in personal care products. Structure and properties Stearyl alcohol is a mixture of solid alcohols. The main component is octadecan-1-ol (C18H38O, Mr = 270.5 g/mol). Stearyl alcohol is … Stearyl Alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol

Products Cetyl alcohol is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. It is found in numerous pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Structure and properties Cetyl alcohol is a mixture of solid alcohols consisting mainly of the linear C16 alcohol 1-hexadecanol (C16C34O, Mr = 242.4 g/mol). It exists as a white and fatty powder, as a … Cetyl Alcohol

Cetylsalbe

Products Cetylsalve is not commercially available as a finished drug product and must be prepared in a pharmacy. Pharmacies can also order it from specialized service providers (e.g., Hänseler). Manufacture Cetyl alcohol 4 g Lanolin 10 g White vaseline 86 g The cetyl alcohol, lanolin and white vaseline are made into an ointment. Store away … Cetylsalbe

Cetylstearyl Alcohol

Products Cetylstearyl alcohol is used as an excipient in medicinal products, especially in semisolid dosage forms such as creams or lotions. Structure and properties Cetylstearyl alcohol is a mixture of solid aliphatic alcohols consisting mainly of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol of animal or plant origin. Cetylstearyl alcohol exists as white to pale yellow waxy … Cetylstearyl Alcohol

Emulsifiers

Products Emulsifiers are available as pure substances, for example, in pharmacies and drugstores. They are found in numerous pharmaceuticals, cosmetics (personal care products), medical devices and foods. Structure and properties Emulsifiers are amphiphilic, meaning they have both a hydrophilic and lipophilic structural character. This allows them to mediate between the water and fat phases. Emulsifiers … Emulsifiers

Auxiliary Materials

Definition On the one hand, drugs contain the active ingredients that mediate the pharmacological effects. On the other hand, they consist of excipients, which are used for the production or to support and regulate the drug effect. Placebos, which consist only of excipients and contain no active ingredients, are an exception. Excipients can be of … Auxiliary Materials

Ointment Base

Products Ointment bases are available, for example, in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties Ointment bases are usually lipophilic substances or mixtures which are used as a basis for the production of ointments. Typical components are (selection): Hydrocarbons such as petrolatum, kerosenes. Macrogols (PEG) Waxes such as wool wax (lanolin) and beeswax. Fatty oils such … Ointment Base