Product Details
Category
Emulsion; An Emulsifier of a cream
Molecular Formula
C56H114O21
Grade
Pharmceutical Excipients
Synonyms
Polyoxyethylene Monocetyl Ether ; POE (20) ISOHEXADECYL ETHER
Administration route
Topical
Dosage Form
Cream; emulsion
Stability and Storage Conditions
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Source and Preparation
It is prepared by the reaction of hexadecyl alcohol or octadecyl alcohol with ethylene oxide.
Applications
Emulsifier of emulsion, cream agent, solvent of volatile oil.
Incompatibilities
Incompatibility with phenols can reduce the antibacterial activity of quaternary ammonium compounds.