(Surfactant / Emulsifier)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Polyoxyl Stearate, known for its exceptional purity and performance. This pharmaceutical-grade excipient is widely used in the formulation of oral, topical and liquid pharmaceutical products.
Our advanced manufacturing technology ensures uniform quality and batch-to-batch consistency, making Polyoxyl Stearate suitable for use in a wide range of pharmaceutical applications.
Applications: MOLSTEAR® PEG is extensively employed in pharmaceutical formulations as a nonionic surfactant and oil-in-water emulsifier. It facilitates the solubilization, wetting and uniform dispersion of poorly water-soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients, contributing to improved formulation stability and consistency. It is widely used in tablets, capsules, oral liquids, creams, lotions, ointments, gels and topical emulsions requiring emulsification and solubilization.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 9004-99-3 |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - USP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as white or slightly yellowish waxy mass. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) |
(A) Infrared Spectroscopy. (B) It gives test for content of stearic acid and palmitic acid. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is soluble in alcohol and in isopropyl alcohol. |
| 4 | Content Of Free Polyethylene Glycols | Between 17.0% to 27.0%. |
| 5 | Total Ash | Not more than 0.3%. |
| 6 | Limit of Ethylene Oxide and Dioxane: (A) Ethylene Oxide (B) Dioxane |
(A) Not more than 1 ppm. (B) Not more than 380 ppm. |
| 7 | Alkalinity | The solution does not turn red. |
| 8 | Acid Value | Not more than 6.0. |
| 9 | Hydroxyl Value | Between 25 to 40. |
| 10 | Iodine Value | Not more than 3.0. |
| 11 | Peroxide Value | Not more than 10.0 |
| 12 | Saponification Value | Between 25 to 35. |
| 13 | Congealing Temperature | Between 37°C to 47°C. |
| 14 | Water Determination | Not more than 3.0%. |
| 15 | Melting Range or Temperature | Between 37°C to 47°C. |
| 16 | Assay (A) Stearic Acid (B) Sum of Palmitic and Stearic acids |
(A) Not less than 40.0% and not more than 60.0%. (B) Not less than 90.0%. |
MOLSTEAR® PEG is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside and is provided with a barcoded label and a tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in tight containers.
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