(Lubricant / Binder / Matrix-forming Agent)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our rigorous manufacturing processes ensure the highest quality of Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, adhering to stringent industry standards and best practices. We prioritize purity and consistency, delivering reliable ingredients that enhance the efficacy of pharmaceutical formulations.
Applications: MOLOIL® HCOT is used in pharmaceutical formulations primarily as tablet and capsule lubricant, matrix-forming agent for controlled release and stiffening agent in topical ointments. It is used in soft gelatin capsules, suppositories, ointments and creams. In soft gels, it acts as a carrier and stabilizer for oil-based formulations.
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - BP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as a white or almost white mass or powder which melts to a clear, pale-yellow liquid when heated. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) |
(A) Melting point (B) Composition of fatty acids |
| 3 | Solubility | Practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in methylene chloride and in toluene, very slightly soluble in ethanol (96 percent). |
| 4 | Melting Point | 57 °C to 70 °C. |
| 5 | Acid value | Not more than 0.5 |
| 6 | Peroxide Value | Not more than 5.0 |
| 7 | Unsaponifiable matter | Not more than 1.0 % |
| 8 | Alkaline Impurity | Not more than 0.4 mL of 0.01 M hydrochloric acid is required to change the colour to yellow. |
| 9 | Composition of fatty acids (A) Saturated fatty acids of chain length less than C14 (B) Myristic acid (C) Palmitic acid (D) Stearic Acid (E) Oleic acid and isomers (F) Linoleic acid and isomers (G) Arachidic acid (H) Behenic acid (I) Lignoceric acid |
(A) Not more than 0.2 % (B) Not more than 1.0 % (C) 19.0 % to 26.0 % (D) 68.0 % to 80.0 % (E) Not more than 4.0 % (F) Not more than 1.0 % (G) Not more than 1.0 % (H) Not more than 1.0 % (I) Not more than 0.5 % |
MOLOIL® HCOT is packed in an HDPE drum or IBC packing having barcoded labels.
The shelf life is 2 years. Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers.
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