Pharmaceutical Ingredients

NIKKOL BC-20

Generic name
Polyoxyethylene Cetyl Ether (20E.O.)
  • Emulsifier
    Polyoxyethylene Alkyl Ether

Hydrophilic, ether-type nonionic surfactant manufactured by addition polymerization of ethylene oxide to cetanol. It is widely used as an emulsifier and has strong emulsifying ability in various emulsification systems. Emulsions with excellent stability over time and a good texture can be prepared. This product is stable against acid and alkali.

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  • HLB
    • 17.0

    • *measured value

  • Melting Point(reference)
    40℃
  • Usage

    • Stabilizer

    • Stabilizer

    • Surfactant

    • Emulsifier

    • Solubilizer/ Dissolution aids

    • （Referenced from “Japanese Pharmaceutical Excipients Directory, JPED”）

*HLB is measured by O/W emulsification test.

*IOB is calculated using representative values of fatty acid composition.

*Cloud point of surfactant is measured in 1% aqueous.

Route of Administration（Referenced from “Japanese Pharmaceutical Excipients Directory, JPED”）

  • General Topical 70mg/g

  • Transdermal

  • Rectal, Vaginal, Urethral 30mg/g

  • External Dental / Intraoral

  • Sublingual

  • Ophthalmic

  • Otolaryngological

  • Other External

  • Oral adm.

  • Masticatory

  • Other Internal

  • Intravenous inj.

  • Intramuscular inj.

  • Subcutaneous inj.

  • Intraarterial inj.

  • Spinal / Intracavitary

  • Intradermal inj.

  • Dental inj.

  • Local anesthetic inj.

  • Other inj.

  • Inhalants

  • Dissolving agent

  • Dialysis

  • Insecticides

  • Others

Specifications

Generic namePolyoxyethylene Cetyl Ether (20E.O.)
JPE namePolyoxyethylene Cetyl Ether
Standards

JSQI=The Japanese Standards of Quasi-Drug Ingredients
JP=Japanese Pharmacopoeia
JPE=Japanese Pharmaceutical Excipients
JSFA=Japan's Specifications and Standards for Food Additives
Confidential Spec=Confidential Specification of Quasi-drug ingredients

JPE
RSPO
Compliant
Appearance
white to pale yellow solid
Package size and type
15kg/can
CAS RN®
9004-95-9
Tariff code (H.S. Code)
3402.42
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