Metacresol
Thymol is a phenolic antiseptic, which has antibacterial and antifungal activity. It has disinfectant, flavoring agent, skin penetrant, therapeutic agent. Properties.
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium hydroxide is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations to adjust the pH of solutions.(1) It can also be used to react with weak acids to form salts.
Potassium Bicarbonate
As an excipient, potassium bicarbonate is generally used in formulations as a source of carbon dioxide in effervescent preparations, at concentrations of 25–50% w/w. It is of particular use in formulations where sodium bicarbonate is unsuitable.
Alpha.-Tocopherol
Alpha tocopherol is primarily recognized as a source of vitamin E, and the commercially available materials and specifications reflect this purpose. While alpha tocopherol also exhibits antioxidant properties, the beta, delta, and gamma tocopherols are considered to be more effective as antioxidants. Alpha-tocopherol is a highly lipophilic compound, and is an excellent solvent for many […]
Simethicone
The main use of simethicone as an excipient is as an antifoaming agent in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, for which 1–50 ppm is used.
Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate
Sodium citrate, as either the dihydrate or anhydrous material, is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations; It is used in food products, primarily to adjust the pH of solutions. It is also used as a sequestering agent. The anhydrous material is used in effervescent tablet formulations. Sodium citrate is additionally used as a blood anticoagulant either […]
Methylparaben (Sodium)
Methylparaben is widely used as an antimicrobial preservative in cosmetics, food products, and pharmaceutical formulations. It may be used either alone or in combination with other M Methylparaben 441 parabens or with other antimicrobial agents. In cosmetics, methylparaben is the most frequently used antimicrobial preservative.
Butylparaben
Butylparaben is widely used as an antimicrobial preservative in cosmetics and pharmaceutical formulations. It may be used either alone or in combination with other paraben esters or with other antimicrobial agents. In cosmetics, it is the fourth most frequently used preservative.
Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl alcohol is an antimicrobial preservative used in cosmetics, foods, and a wide range of pharmaceutical formulations including oral and parenteral preparations, at concentrations up to 2.0% v/v. The typical concentration used is 1% v/v.
Tartaric Acid
Tartaric acid is used in beverages, confectionery, food products, and pharmaceutical formulations as an acidulant. It may also be used as a sequestering agent and as an antioxidant synergist. In pharmaceutical formulations, it is widely used in combination with bicarbonates, as the acid component of effervescent granules, powders, and tablets.