Estaram™ W35

Chemical description

Hard Fat

Product description

Hard fat suppository base with a high mono- and diglyceride content. High elasticity and polarity. Hydroxyl value of 40-50 mg KOH/g, saponification value of 230-240 mg KOH/g.

Pharmacopoeia compliance

FDA-IID Listed
PhEur
USP/NF

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Chemical group

Hard fat

Market application

Human Pharmaceutical

Functions

Stiffening agent
Suppository base

Administration route

Topical

Typical properties

Physical form

Solid m.p. 33.5-35.5ºC

Literature

Estaram & Supoweiss

Croda offers a range of hard fat suppository bases under the Estaram and Supoweiss trademarks. The Estaram range is produced through the process of direct esterification whereas the Supoweiss base is produced by transesterification.

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