Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 94201-62-4
- EC No.
- 303-650-6
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Manufacturing Technology
- Applications
- Lubricant for tablets and capsules
- Inert lipid matrix for sustained release
- Formulation aid
Properties
- Appearance
- White to off-white powder
- Typical Properties
- Fatty Acid Composition
- Assay
- Elemental Impurities
- Specifications
- Note
¹EP: European Pharmacopeia
²USP/NF: United States Pharmacopeia/National FormularyFor Elemental Impurities :Data obtained for the samples were below the listed initial-results ranges levels. Initial-results ranges data are for informational purposes only and do not constitute specifications. Testing is expected to continue on a periodic basis for the material, however, the frequency is to be determined.
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Melting Point | 65 - 77 | °C | — |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
C16:0 | max. 3.0 | % | EP / NF |
C18:0 | max. 5.0 | % | EP / NF |
C20:0 | max. 10 | % | EP / NF |
C22:0 | min. 83.0 | % | EP / NF |
C22:1 | max. 3.0 | % | EP / NF |
C24:0 | max. 3.0 | % | EP / NF |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Monoacylglycerols | 15.0 - 23.0 | % | EP / NF |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Arsenic Content | max. 0.2 | μg/g | — |
Cadmium Content | max. 0.2 | μg/g | — |
Cobalt Content | max. 1 | μg/g | — |
Lead Content | max. 0.2 | μg/g | — |
Mercury Content | max. 0.2 | μg/g | — |
Nickel Content | max. 1 | μg/g | — |
Nickel Content | max. 1 | ppm | — |
Vanadium Content | max. 1 | μg/g | — |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Acid Value | max. 4.0 | mg KOH/g | ¹EP/²NF |
Diacylglycerols | 40.0 - 60.0 | % | EP/NF |
Free Glycerol | max. 1.0 | % | EP / NF |
Iodine Value | max. 3.0 | cg I2/g | EP |
Saponification Value | 145 - 165 | mg KOH/g | EP |
Total Ash / Residue on Ignition | max. 0.1 | % | EP / NF |
Triacylglycerols | 21.0 - 35.0 | % | EP / NF |
Water Content | max. 1.0 | % | EP / NF |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Grade
- Regulatory
- Complies with the United States Pharmacopeia / National Formulary monograph for Glyceryl dibehenate.
- Complies with the European Pharmacopeia monograph for Glycerol dibehenate).
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Standard Packaging
- 25 kg HDPE drum
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage and Handling
- Retest/requalify 36 months from date of manufacture.
- Store in tightly closed containers below 35°C.