(Astringent / Antioxidant)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Tannic acid, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our advanced technology ensures the production of Tannic acid with exceptional purity and quality, making it an ideal choice for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
Applications: MOLACID® TAN is a naturally occurring plant polyphenol used in pharmaceutical formulations mainly for its astringent, antioxidant and protective properties. It is used in topical creams, ointments, lotions, gels and solutions to provide an astringent and tissue-protective effect. It also exhibits antioxidant activity and may help protect formulations from oxidative degradation. Its astringent action helps precipitate surface proteins and reduce minor oozing and excessive secretions.
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - USP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as amorphous powder, glistening scales, or spongy masses, varying in color from yellowish white to light brown. Is odorless or has a faint, characteristic odor, and has a strongly astringent taste. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) |
(A) A bluish black color or precipitate results. (B) A precipitate is formed. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is very soluble in water, in acetone, and in alcohol; freely soluble in diluted alcohol; slightly soluble in dehydrated alcohol; practically insoluble in benzene, in chloroform, in ether, and in solvent hexane; 1 g dissolves in about 1 mL of warm glycerin. |
| 4 | Gum Or Dextrin | No turbidity is produced. |
| 5 | Resinous Substances | No turbidity is produced. |
| 6 | Residue On Ignition | Not more than 1.0%. |
| 7 | Loss on drying | Not more than 12.0%. |
MOLACID® TAN 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 3 years. Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers.
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