Kolliwax® SA is a white to almost white, wax like-mass supplied as free flowing mirco pearls. On account of its consistency giving characteristics Kolliwax® SA is mainly used for viscosity regulation in pharmaceutical emulsions. Kolliax SA has an advantage as a Pasticizer with included consistency factor functionality is provided. Kolliwax SA is Lipophilic lubricant and the first choice for sensitive acidic APIs. It hardens suppository formulations and adjust their melting points and is commonly used as viscosity regulator for oil-in-water emulsions and as a pH independent sustained release agent
| Manufacturer | BASF |
| Chemical name: | Stearyl Alcohol (Ph.Eur.), Stearyl Alcohol (USP/NF), 1-Octadecanol |
| Former trade name: | Speziol® C 18 Pharma |
| CAS-No: | 112-92-5 |
| Regulatory Status: | Kolliphor SA is compliant with Ph Eur.: USP/NF: Stearyl Alcohol |
| Functionalities: | Lubricants, Viscosity modifiers |
| Packaging Size: | 25KG Plastic film bags |
| Country of Origin: | Germany |
