Ready-to-use stabilizing agent for bi-gels

Names & synonyms

USP NF Name

Mixture of Propylene glycol monolaurate NF, Ethylcellulose NF and Propylene glycol isostearate

EP Name

Mixture of Propylene glycol monolaurate EP, Ethylcellulose EP and Propylene glycol isostearate

UNII Code (FDA)

668Z5835Z3

7Z8S9VYZ4B

/

Preferred Substance Name (FDA)

Propylene glycol monolaurate

Ethylcellulose

/

Chemical description

Mixture of Propylene glycol monolaurate, Ethylcellulose and Propylene glycol isostearate

Key characteristics

Product form

Liquid

Viscosity (mPa.s)

about 1200 mPa.s at 20°C

Main functionalities

gel_formulation

Stabilizing agent for bi-gels

Main formulation technologies

Enabler of bi-gel

Associated content

Adjusting consistency of topical dosage forms

Besides consistency, thickeners contribute to the stability of formulations,…

Bi-gel, opening up innovation potential

Bi-gels consist of an intimate mixture of an aqueous gel and an oily gel. Due to…