(Thickening Agent / Emulsifying Agent)
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing hydrogenated castor oil, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is valuable in various pharmaceutical applications.
Our cutting-edge technology ensures uniformity and consistency in the formulation of hydrogenated castor oil, making it reliable and effective for its cooling and soothing effects.
Applications: MOLOIL® HCST is commonly used as coating agent for tablets and a filling agent for capsules. And it is used to promote wound healing and tissue repair. Additionally, it is in eye drops and other ophthalmic formulations to soothe the eyes and provide lubrication.
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - BP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as fine, almost white or pale yellow powder or almost white or pale yellow masses or flakes. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) |
(A) Melting point: 83°C to 88°C (B) Hydroxyl value (C) Composition of fatty acid |
| 3 | Solubility | It is practically insoluble in water, slightly soluble in methylene chloride, very slightly soluble in anhydrous ethanol, practically insoluble in light petroleum. |
| 4 | Acid value | Not more than 4.0 |
| 5 | Hydroxyl value | 145 to 165 |
| 6 | Iodine value | Not more than 5.0 |
| 7 | Alkaline impurities | Specified test. |
| 8 | Fatty acid composition: (A) Palmitic acid (B) Stearic acid (C) Arachidic acid (D) 12-Ketostearic acid (E) 12-Hydroxystearic acid (F) Any other fatty acid |
(A) Not more than 2.0% (B) 7.0% to 14.0% (C) Not more than 1.0% (D) Not more than 5.0% (E) 78.0% to 91.0% (F) Not more than 3.0% |
MOLOIL® HCST 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 2 years. It is kept in a tightly closed container.
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