(Lubricant / Emulsifier)
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Sodium Stearate, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our advanced technology ensures uniform quality and reliable performance in pharmaceutical and topical formulations. Due to its soap-like properties, Sodium Stearate functions effectively as an emulsifying and stabilizing agent in creams, ointments, and medicated preparations.
Applications: MOLSTEAR® SOD is commonly used in pharmaceutical formulations as a tablet lubricant, emulsifier, stabilizer and processing aid. It is widely utilized in tablets, creams, ointments, lotions and topical preparations to improve formulation stability and manufacturing performance.
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - BP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as a white or yellowish, fine powder, greasy to the touch. |
| 2 |
Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) Test (D) |
(A) Freezing Point: Not less than 53 °C (B) Acid value: Between 195 to 210 (C) Examine the chromatograms (D) Solution gives reaction of sodium. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is slightly soluble in water and in ethanol (96%). |
| 4 | Acidity or Alkalinity | Specified test. |
| 5 | Chlorides | Not more than 0.2% |
| 6 | Sulfates | Not more than 0.3% |
| 7 | Loss on drying | Not more than 5.0% |
| 8 |
Assay (A) Sodium (B) Stearic Acid in fatty acid fraction (C) Sum of stearic acid and palmitic acid in fatty acid fraction |
(A) Not less than 7.4% and not more than 8.5% (dried substance) (B) Not less than 40.0% (C) Not less than 90.0% |
MOLSTEAR® SOD is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside having bar-coded label and tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. It is kept in a tightly closed container.
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