Hard fat pessary base with emulsifier to improve dispersibility and wettability of hydrophobic APIs.
Names & synonyms
| USP NF Name | Mixture of hard fat and ethoxylated fatty alcohols |
|---|---|
| EP Name | Mixture of hard fat and ethoxylated fatty alcohols |
| UNII Code (FDA) | 8334LX7S21 YRC528SWUY |
| Preferred Substance Name (FDA) | Hard fat Polyoxyl 20 cetostearyl ether |
| Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients | / |
| Chemical description | Consists of a mixture of mono-, di- and triglyceride esters of fatty acids (C10 to C18), the triester fraction being predominant and ethoxylated fatty alcohols |
Key characteristics
| Product form | Pellets |
|---|---|
| Melting range (°C) | 32 - 35 |
| Hydroxyl value (mg KOH/g) | 40 - 60 |
Main functionalities
Enables fast-melting at normal temperature of the vaginal cavity.
Main formulation technologies
Pessary molding.
Documentation
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