(Stabilizing agent / Consistency-enhancing agent)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Hydrogenated Castor Oil known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our advanced technology ensures the high purity and consistent quality of Hydrogenated Castor Oil, enabling its effective use as a thickening, stabilizing and consistency-enhancing agent in pharmaceutical formulations.
Application: MOLOIL® HCST is commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry as a stabilizing and consistency-enhancing agent. It helps improve the texture, viscosity and physical stability of pharmaceutical formulations. It is incorporated into ointments, creams, gels, topical preparations and other semi-solid dosage forms where a stable and uniform consistency is required.
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - EP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as fine, almost white or pale-yellow powder or almost white or pale-yellow masses or flakes. |
| 2 | Solubility | It is practically insoluble in water, slightly soluble in methylene chloride, very slightly soluble in anhydrous ethanol, practically insoluble in light petroleum. |
| 3 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) |
(A) Melting range- 83°C to 88°C. (B) Hydroxyl value. (C) Composition of fatty acids. |
| 4 | Acid Value | Not more than 4.0. |
| 5 | Hydroxyl value | Between 145 to 165. |
| 6 | Iodine value | Not more than 5.0. |
| 7 | Alkaline impurities | The colour of indicator changes to yellow. |
| 8 | Composition of fatty acids (A) Palmitic Acid (B) Stearic Acid (C) Arachidic Acid (D) 12-oxostearic Acid (E) 12-hydroxystearic Acid (F) Any Other Fatty Acid |
(A) Not more than 2.0%. (B) Between 7.0% and 14.0%. (C) Not more than 1.0%. (D) Not more than 5.0%. (E) Between 78.0% and 91.0%. (F) Not more than 3.0%, for each fatty acid. |
MOLOIL® HCST 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 2 years. Preserved in tight containers.
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