Efficient excipients for a wide range of dosage forms

Today, the constant quest for improvements in pharmaceutical formulations encompasses all galenic forms: Tablets, capsules, liquids, emulsions, dispersions and semi-solids. Discover our variety of excipients available for standard and innovative formulations, offering you a wide range of possibilities.

Stellipress Micro - Micronised stearic acid

CAS: 57-11-4
Functions: Lubricant
Certifications and conformity: EP / USP
Dosage form: Granules, powders & powder blends, tablets

Properties:

• Hydrophobic lubricant that reduces friction and capping problems during the manufacturing process.
• Composition: 50/50 ratio of stearic acid and palmitic acid. Micronised powder.
• Application: Particularly suitable for tablet manufacturing as it improves lubricity and makes tablet production more efficient.

Dubcare Stea - Stearic acid 

CAS: 67701-03-5
Functions: Lubricant
Certifications & Conformity: EP / USP
Dosage form: Tablets, Capsules, Powder

Properties:

• Vegetable lubricant with consistency-giving properties.
• Composition: 50/50 ratio of stearic acid and palmitic acid. Pellets.
• Application: Due to its consistency-giving properties, the product is mainly used to regulate viscosity in O/W emulsions. Can be used as a lubricant in oral dosage forms, as a matrix former in sustained release forms, as an emulsifier and solubiliser in topical formulations and as a hardening agent in glycerine suppositories.
• Difference to Stellipres Micro: Dubcare Stea is plant-based and more versatile in application, while Stellipress Micro is specifically optimised for tablet production.

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Dubcare Dipa - Diisopropyl adipate

CAS: 6938-94-9
Functions: Emollient, plasticiser
Certifications & Conformity: EP / FDA IID
Dosage form: Creams, gels

Properties:

• Multifunctional, light emollient that is non-oily and non-occlusive.
• Composition: Diester of adipic acid and isopropanol. Liquid.
• Application: Ideal for creams and gels as it offers fast spreadability and absorption and leaves a soft skin feel. Provides low residual stickiness and a mild drying effect, which distinguishes it from other emollients.

Stelliester DBS - Dibutyl Sebacate

CAS: 109-43-3
Functions: Co-emulsifier, coating system, emollient, plasticiser, solubiliser, surfactant
Certifications & Conformity: USP
Dosage form: Capsules, creams, gels, ointments, soft gels

Properties:

• Diester with excellent spreading properties.
• Composition: Diester of sebacic acid and butyl alcohol. Liquid.
• Application: Suitable for dermal applications and as a plasticiser for the film coating of tablets and granules. Can also be used in controlled release tablets and microcapsule preparations.