1/ Introduction
Cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, and cetostearyl alcohol are long-chain fatty alcohols commonly used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations. They act as emulsifier, stabilizer, thickening agent and bioavailability enhancer in semi-solid and liquid dosage form. Additionally, they also may serve as sustained-release agent in modified-release dosage forms.
2/ Key Advantages
- Excellent emulsifying, thickening, and stabilizing effects for liquid preparations and topical formulations.
- Safe, non-irritating, and non-incompatible.
- Provides emollient and moisturizing properties for topical products.
- Available in various forms suitable for different manufacturing processes: granules, powders, and spray-dried forms.
- Can act as a co-emulsifier or co-surfactant, showing synergistic effects with other emulsifying agents.
- Product complies with USP/EP/BP
- The manufacturer has EXCIPACT GMP Certificate for Pharma application
- Stock available at GSP/ GDP warehouse, prompt delivery, competitive price
3/ Applications
- Extended-release tablets: serves as a matrix former to control drug release.
- Moisture-protective film coating: acts as a moisture barrier agent.
- Suppositories: increases the melting point of the suppository base.
- Liquid and topical formulations: functions as an emulsifier, thickening agent, and stabilizer for emulsions and suspensions.
- Can be used in solid dispersion systems and as a membrane stabilizer in liposomal formulations.
4/ Commercial Products
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