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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 26402-26-6
- EC No.
- 247-668-1
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Applications
Pharmaceutical and Nutritional Applications
- Bioavailability enhancer
- Solubilizer
- Emulsifier / co-emulsifier
- Carrier (vehicle)
- Penetration enhancer (dermatological applications)
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Colorless or slightly yellow oily liquid or soft mass
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Color (Lovibond Red) max. 2.5 - - Water by KF max. 0.5 % - - Fatty Acid Composition
Value Units Test Method / Conditions C10 13 - 19 % - C12 & Higher max. 1 % - C6 max. 1 % - C8 81 - 87 % - - Specifications
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Acid Value max. 4 mg KOH/g NF Arsenic Content max. 3 ppm NF Free Glycerol max. 7.0 - NF Hydroxyl Value 378 - 462 mg KOH/g NF Iodine Value max. 10 cg I2/g NF Monoglycerides 49.5 - 60.5 % NF Residue on Ignition max. 0.1 % NF Saponification Value 243 - 297 mg KOH/g NF - Note
NF: United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Grade
- Regulatory
- USP/NF Monograph for “Mono- and Di-glycerides.”
- Mono- and diglycerides are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used according to 21 CFR § 184.1505.
- Drug Master File (DMF) #3700.
Packaging & Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 20 months
- Recommended Storage and Handling
- Store in tight, light-resistant containers.
- Store in a dry location at ambient temperature.
- Retest/requalify 20 months after date of manufacture.
- Contents of package must be heated slightly with agitation to ensure uniformity prior to use (maximum of 6 heat cycles).