Crodacol™ CS50

Chemical description

Cetostearyl Alcohol

Product description

The Crodacols are a range of saturated fatty alcohols of natural, non-animal origin. They are wax-like emollients, stabilisers and viscosity builders in creams, lotions and anhydrous salves. The Crodacol range is used in tablets including delayed release solid dosage forms, topical, otic, ophthalmic, rectal and vaginal preparations. Concentrations as high as 15% Crodacol in O/W emulsions are not uncommon. For most systems they are more generally employed at levels of between 1% and 10%.

Pharmacopoeia compliance

FDA-IID Listed
PhEur
USP/NF

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Chemical group

Fatty alcohol

Market application

Dermatology
Human Pharmaceutical

Functions

Emollient
Emulsion stabiliser
Viscosity builder

Administration route

Oral
Topical

Typical properties

Physical form

White pastilles m.p. 49-54°C

Literature

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Crodacol

The Crodacols are a range of saturated fatty alcohols of natural, non-animal origin. Crodacols C90, S95 and CS90 are technically pure grades of cetyl, stearyl and cetostearyl alcohol respectively, all conforming to the requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia.

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Crodacol Series

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FDA Topical Chart

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Crodacol Series of Fatty Alcohols

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