Polawax™ A-31

Chemical description

Proprietary Product; Functionality: Emulsifying Wax

Product description

Polawaxes are general purpose emulsifying waxes. They are stable in the presence of metal ions, heat (autoclavable) and over a wide pH range. Due to their versatility Polawaxes can be used in skin systems, producing emulsions with excellent texture and stability. In skin care products the formation of liquid crystals within the emulsion promotes ‘time release’ hydration, and also functions as a slow release delivery mechanism for actives. Polawax A-31 is an emulsifying wax developed for use in aerosol quick-breaking foams. Recommended topical usage levels are 1-8%.

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Chemical group

Emulsifying wax

Market application

Dermatology
Human Pharmaceutical

Functions

Emulsifier
Stiffening agent

Administration route

Topical

Typical properties

Physical form

Creamy white solid, m.p. 50-54ºC

Literature

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Polawax NF

Language: Spanish | Type: Data Sheet | Size: 58kb

Polawax

Polawaxes are well-established nonionic emulsifying waxes which have been used successfully in the pharmaceutical industries for many years. As optimized combinations of vegetable-derived emulsifiers and stabilizers the Polawax proprietary blends offer formulators quick and reliable solutions to a wide variety of emulsification problems. Due to their versatility Polawaxes can be used in skin care systems to produce emulsions with excellent texture and stability. In skin care products the formation of liquid crystals within the emulsion promotes 'time release' hydration and also functions as a slow release delivery mechanism for actives.

Language: English | Type: Data Sheet | Size: 248.97kb

FDA Topical Chart

Language: Portuguese | Type: Poster | Size: 433kb

FDA Vaginal/Rectal Chart

Language: Portuguese | Type: Poster | Size: 311kb