Products used in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Benzalkonium Chloride 50%, 80% (BKC)
CAS No.: 68391-01-5
Product Description:
Benzalkonium Chloride is a kind of organic salt, which is said to be considered under the class of ammonium compound. This cationic surfactant is known for having 98% of purity. Name of the compound itself tells us about the main constituents which is involved in its composition, these are chlorine and benzalkonium. In number of industrial sectors, varying from cosmetics, food, leather, textile, water treatment to pharmaceuticals offered surfactant is being used.
Application:
- Sterile Agent
- Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
- Detergent Sanitizer
- Household
- Leather Industry
- Skin Antiseptics and Hand washes
Antimony Trichloride
CAS No.: 10025-91-9
Product Description:
Antimony Trichloride is a clear, colorless crystalline (sand like) material. It is used to make Antimony salts and drugs, to fireproof textiles, and as a reactant in many organic reactions.
Application:
- Organic reactions: Used as a reactant in many organic reactions
- Vitamin A detection: Used as a reagent to detect vitamin A and related carotenoids
- Steroid detection: Used as a test reagent for steroids, especially diosgenin and yamogenin, in plant tissues
- Fireproofing: Used to fireproof textiles
Antimony Pentachloride/Liquid Antimony
CAS No.: 7647-18-9
Product Description:
A reddish-yellow fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Fumes are irritating to the eyes and mucous membranes. Solidifies at 37°F. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Used to make other chemicals, and in chemical analysis.
Application:
- Organic reactions: Used as a reactant in many organic reactions
- Dyeing
- Stain
- Chlorination
- Polymerization
Antimony Potassium Tartrate
CAS No.: 28300-74-5
Product Description:
Antimony potassium tartrate, also known as potassium antimonyl tartrate, potassium antimontarterate, or tartar emetic. The compound has long been known as a powerful emetic, and was used in the treatment of schistosomiasis and leishmaniasis.
Application:
- Insecticide: Used in baits to control insects, especially thrips
- Emetic: Used in baits to control rodents
- Anthelmintic: Used to treat schistosomiasis and Guinea worm infection
- Textile and leather processing: Used in the processing of textiles and leather
- Ruminal stasis treatment: Used in cattle to treat ruminal stasis, a condition that reduces normal ruminal movement
Antimony Pentoxide
CAS No.: 1314-60-9
Product Description:
Antimony pentoxide is a chemical compound made of antimony and oxygen. It’s a solid, yellowish powder that’s used in many industries.
Application:
- Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
- glass, optic, and ceramic and flame retardant
- Robotics
- Solar energy
- Space
- Sports equipment
- Steel and alloy production
- Textiles and fabrics
- Water treatment
Isopropyl Myristate
CAS No.: 110-27-0
Product Description:
IPM: Ester of isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid Low viscosity fluid non-greasy emollient, tolerates wide pH range, compatible with most surfactants. Due to its low viscosity and density, it has a high spreadability. Water-insoluble, but soluble with silicones, and hydrocarbons.
Application:
- Produce creams and emulsions skin protective
- IPM is used as an emollient in cosmetics, lotions, creams, and serums
- It is moisturizer with polar characteristics used in cosmetics and topical pharmaceutical Preparations
Isopropyl Palmitate
CAS No.: 142-91-6
Product Description:
Isopropyl Palmitate is the ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is an emollient, moisturizer, thickening agent, and anti-static agent
Application:
It is used widely in several personal and home care products like,
- Skin Care
- Hair Care
- Sun Care
- Color Cosmetics
UVF-Aqua
CAS No.: 103597-45-1
Product Description:
UVF-Aqua (Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol) is photo-stable, high performance broad-spectrum UV-A and UV-B filter in dispersion form
Application:
- Anti-aging formulas and sun protection products
- Highly efficient at low concentration
- Helps to prevent long term skin damage, shows high efficiency at low concentration and reduces complexity
Potassium Polyacrylate
CAS No.: 25608-12-2
Product Description:
Potassium Polyacrylate is a revolution in water-deprived states / regions due toits unique water retention properties. Mainly used as super absorbent polymer for plants, crops, and horticulture. This polymer works by absorbing water to up to 500 times of its own weight and works as a moisture retaining agent.
Application:
- Water retaining agent: Potassium polyacrylate can be used to avoid soil salinization. It can absorb water up to 500 times its own weight.
- Artificial snow: Potassium polyacrylate can be used to make artificial snow for decorations.
- Agriculture: Potassium polyacrylate is used to increase soil water retention, reduce irrigation frequency, and optimize plant growth. It can be used in seed coating, growing seedlings, planting crops, and more.
MEHQ (monomethyl ether of hydroquinone)
CAS No.: 150-76-5
Product Description:
MEHQ is a performance chemical and is an organic compound and synthetic derivative of hydroquinone. MEHQ is commercially manufactured by the hydroxylation of anisole or by free radical reaction between p-benzoquinone and methanol. It is used as a Polymerization inhibitor in the manufacturing of Acrylic acids, primarily involved in the manufacturing of acrylic fibres, paints and inks, adhesives, and super absorbent polymers
Application:
- Agriculture industry
- Pharmaceuticals Industry
- Cosmetics Industry
Guaiacol
CAS No.: 90-05-1
Product Description:
Guaiacol is a co-product that is obtained during the hydroxylation of Anisole. The process is unique, novel, and environment-friendly; having only water as a by-product
Application:
- used as a chemical intermediate to manufacture active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for cough syrup
- It is used as a synthetic precursor for flavorants like eugenol and vanillin
- used as an antiseptic
BHA (3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole)
CAS No.: 90-05-1
Product Description:
BHA is an antioxidant and a component of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA). It’s commonly used as a food additive
Application:
- It can be used in the food and feed industry as an additive and in the nutrition industry
- BHA is used as a food additive
