Category: Inactive Ingredients

General Description Synonyms:  BHA; tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol; butylhydroxyanisolum; 1,1- dimethylethyl-4-methoxyphenol; E320; Nipanox BHA; Nipantiox 1-F; Tenox BHA. Description:  Butylated hydroxyanisole occurs as a white or almost white crystalline powder or a yellowish-white waxy solid with a faint, characteristic aromatic odor. Chemical Name: 2-tert-Butyl-4-methoxyphenol Functions Antioxidant Uses Butylated hydroxyanisole is an antioxidant with some antimicrobial properties. It is…

General Description Synonyms: 2-Bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol; b-bromo-b nitrotrimethyleneglycol; Myacide Description: Bronopol is a white or almost white crystalline powder; odorless or with a faint characteristic odor. Chemical Name: 2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol Functions Antimicrobial preservative; antiseptic Uses Bronopol 0.01–0.1% w/v is used as an antimicrobial preservative either alone or in combination with other preservatives in topical pharmaceutical formulations, cosmetics, and…

General Description Synonyms: Acidum boricum; boracic acid; boraic acid; Borofax; boron trihydroxide; E284; orthoboric acid; trihydroxyborene Description: Boric acid occurs as a hygroscopic, white crystalline powder, colorless shiny plates, or white crystals. Chemical Name: Orthoboric acid  Metaboric acid Functions Antimicrobial preservative; buffering agent. Uses Boric acid is used as an antimicrobial preservative in eye drops, cosmetic…

General Description Synonyms: Benzoic acid benzyl ester; benzylbenzenecarboxylate; benzylis benzoas; benzyl phenylformate; phenylmethyl benzoate. Description: Benzyl benzoate is a clear, colorless, oily liquid with a slightly aromatic odor. It produces a sharp, burning sensation on the tongue. At temperatures below 178C it exists as clear, colorless crystals. Chemical Name: Benzoic acid phenylmethyl ester Functions Plasticizer;…

General Description Synonyms:  Alcohol benzylicus; benzenemethanol; a-hydroxytoluene; phenylcarbinol; phenylmethanol; a-toluenol. Description: A clear, colorless, oily liquid with a faint aromatic odor and a sharp, burning taste. Chemical Name: Benzenemethanol Functions Antimicrobial preservative; disinfectant; solvent. Uses Benzyl alcohol is an antimicrobial preservative used in cosmetics, foods, and a wide range of pharmaceutical formulations, including oral and…

General Description Synonyms: Acidum benzoicum; benzenecarboxylic acid; benzeneformic acid; carboxybenzene; dracylic acid; E210; phenylcarboxylic acid; phenylformic acid. Description: Benzoic acid occurs as feathery, light, white or colorless crystals orpowder. It is essentially tasteless and odorless or with a slightcharacteristic odor suggestive of benzoin. Chemical Name: Benzoic acid Functions Antimicrobial preservative; ; therapeutic agent. Uses Benzoic…

General Description Synonyms: Benzethonii chloridum; benzyldimethyl-[2-[2-(p-1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutylphenoxy) ethoxy]ethyl]ammonium chloride; BZT; diisobutylphenoxyethoxyethyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride; Hyamine 1622. Description: Benzethonium chloride occurs as a white crystalline material with a mild odor and very bitter taste. Chemical Name: N,N-Dimethyl-N-[2-[2-[4-(1,1,3,3 tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]benzene-methanaminium chloride Functions Antimicrobial preservative; antiseptic; disinfectant. Uses Benzethonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound used in pharmaceutical formulations…

General Description Synonyms: Alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chloride; alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride; benzalkonii chloridum; BKC; Hyamine 3500; Pentonium; Zephiran Description: Benzalkonium chloride occurs as a white or yellowish-white amorphous powder, a thick gel, or gelatinous flakes. It is hygroscopic, soapy to the touch, and has a mild aromatic odor and very bitter taste. Chemical Name: Alkyldimethyl(phenylmethyl)ammonium chloride…

General Description Synonyms: Albagel; bentonitum; E558; mineral soap; Polargel; soap clay; taylorite; Veegum HS; wilkinite. Description: Bentonite is a crystalline, claylike mineral, and is available as an odorless, pale buff, or cream to grayish-colored fine powder, which is free from grit. It consists of particles about 50–150 mm in size along with numerous particles about…

General Description Synonyms: Actapulgite; Attaclay; Attacote; Attagel; attapulgus; palygorscite; palygorskite; Pharmsorb Regular Description: Attapulgite occurs as a light cream colored, very fine powder. Particle size ranges depend on the grade and manufacturer. Chemical Name: Attapulgite Functions Adsorbent Uses Attapulgite is widely used as an adsorbent in solid dosage forms. Colloidal clays (such as attapulgite) absorb…

General Description Synonyms: (3S)-3-Amino-4-[[(1S)-1-benzyl-2-methoxy-2-oxoethyl]amino]-4- oxobutanoic acid; 3-amino-N-(a-carboxyphenethyl)succinamic acid N-methyl ester; 3-amino-N-(a-methoxycarbonylphenethyl)- succinamic acid; APM; aspartamum; aspartyl phenylamine methyl ester; Canderel; E951; Equal; methyl N-L-a-aspartyl-L-phenylalaninate; NatraTaste; NutraSweet; Pal Sweet; Pal Sweet Diet; Sanecta; SC-18862; Tri-Sweet. Description: Aspartame occurs as an off white, almost odorless crystalline powder with an intensely sweet taste. Chemical Name: N-L-a-Aspartyl-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester…

General Description Synonyms: L-Ascorbic acid 6-palmitate; ascorbylis palmitas; E304; 3-oxo Lgulofuranolactone 6-palmitate; vitamin C palmitate. Description: Ascorbyl palmitate is a practically odorless, white to yellowish powder. Chemical Name: L-Ascorbic acid 6-hexadecanoate Functions Antioxidant Uses Ascorbyl palmitate is primarily used either alone or in combination with alpha tocopherol as a stabilizer for oils in oral pharmaceutical…

General Description Synonyms: Acidum ascorbicum; C-97; cevitamic acid; 2,3-didehydro-L threohexono-1,4-lactone; E300; 3-oxo-L-gulofuranolactone, enol form; vitamin C. Description: Ascorbic acid occurs as a white to light-yellow-colored, nonhygroscopic, odorless, crystalline powder or colorless crystals with a sharp, acidic taste. It gradually darkens in color upon exposure to light. Chemical Name: L-Ascorbic acid Functions Antioxidant; therapeutic agent. Uses…

General Description Synonyms: Ammonii chloridum; ammonium muriate; E510; sal ammoniac; salmiac. Description: Ammonium chloride occurs as colorless, odorless crystals or crystal masses. It is a white, granular powder with a cooling, saline taste. It is hygroscopic and has a tendency to cake. Chemical Name: Ammonium chloride Functions Acidifying agent; therapeutic agent. Uses Ammonium chloride is…

General Description Synonyms: Alginic acid, ammonium salt; ammonium polymannuronate; E404; Keltose. Description: Ammonium alginate occurs as white to yellowish brown filamentous, grainy, granular, or powdered forms. Chemical Name: Ammonium alginate Functions Diluent; emulsifying agent; film-forming agent; humectant; stabilizing agent; thickening agent. Uses Ammonium alginate is widely used in foods as a stabilizer, thickener and emulsifier.…