The Brij O range are primary O/W emulsifiers, particularly suited to emulsifying unsaturated fatty acids. Suitable for the formulation of microemulsion gels as primary emulsifiers or as co-emulsifiers paired with Crodafos phosphate esters. They are solubilising, dispersing, spreading, wetting and gelling agents. Brij O20 has been found to be an extremely effective solubiliser for lipophilic vitamins and oil soluble actives. It is effective at remarkably low inclusion ratios of between 2:1 and 5:1 depending on the oil. Recommended topical usage levels of 0.5-10%.
Product details
Pharmacopoeia compliance
- FDA-IID listed
- Ph. Eur.
Chemical group
- Ethoxylate
- Fatty acid
Administration route
- Topical
Market application
- Dermatology
- Human pharmaceutical
Functions
- Emulsifier
- Nonionic surfactant
- Solubiliser
- Wetting agent
Physical form
- White solid