(Lubricant / Pharmaceutical Excipient)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that produces Stearic Acid, renowned for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our advanced technology ensures the production of Stearic Acid with exceptional purity and quality, making it an ideal choice for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
Applications: MOLACID® STE is an organic compound widely used as a pharmaceutical excipient in the manufacture of tablets and capsules, where it acts as a lubricant to help powders flow and release smoothly from processing equipment. In topical formulations, it may also serve as a thickening and structuring agent, contributing to the consistency and texture of creams, ointments, and lotions. Its grade and concentration are selected according to the formulation and manufacturing requirements.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molecular Formula | C18H36O2 |
| 2 | Molecular Weight | 284.5 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - EP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as white or almost white, waxy, flaky crystals, white or almost white hard masses, or white or yellowish-white powder. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) |
(A) Freezing Point (B) Acid value: 194 to 212 (C) Examine the chromatograms |
| 3 | Solubility | It is practically insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol (96 per cent) and in light petroleum. |
| 4 | Appearance of solution | The resulting liquid is not more intensely coloured than reference solution Y7 or BY7 |
| 5 | Acidity | No red colour develops. |
| 6 | Iodine value (A) Stearic Acid 50 (B) Stearic Acid 70 (C) Stearic Acid 95 |
(A) Not more than 4.0 (B) Not more than 4.0 (C) Not more than 1.5 |
| 7 | Freezing point (A) Stearic Acid 50 (B) Stearic Acid 70 (C) Stearic Acid 95 |
(A) 53 to 59 (B) 57 – 64 (C) 64 - 69 |
| 8 | Assay (A) Stearic Acid 50 (B) Stearic Acid 70 (C) Stearic Acid 95 |
(A) Not less than 40.0 % not more than 60.0% (B) Not less than 60.0% and not more than 80.0% (C) Not less than 90.0% |
MOLACID® STE 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 3 years. Preserve in tight containers.
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