Pharma Excipients

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Kolliphor® CS 12 and Kolliphor® CS 20 – by BASF

The science behind emulsifier functionality Emulsifiers are surface-active substances that reduce the interfacial tension between the oil and water phase of an emulsion. Emulsifiers are adsorbed at the interface, creating a film between the immiscible phases, thus preventing the coalescence of droplets. Due to the amphiphilic structure of an…

Excipients by function

In addition to the different origins and roles for the formulation of a drug product excipients can differentiated by their function. The major groups of excipients by function are: Anti-Foaming Agents / Defoamer Antioxidants Binders Coatings Colorants / Colors…
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