Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Dosage Form
- Applications
- Bioavailability enhancer
- Solubilizer
- Emulsifier / co-emulsifier
- Carrier (vehicle)
- Penetration enhancer (dermatological applications)
Properties
- Appearance
- Colorless or slightly yellow oily liquid or soft mass
- Fatty Acid Composition
- Nutritional Information (per 100 gm)
- Assay
- Specifications
- Note
The nutritional information is calculated based on typical composition of the product and the data for individual products may vary from the information. Calculations based on 4, 4, and 9 calories per gram for protein, carbohydrate, and fat, respectively. This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not a specification.
¹EP: European Pharmacopeia
²NF: United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| C10 | 10.0 - 50.0 | % | EP/NF |
| C12 | max. 3.0 | % | EP/NF |
| C14 | max. 1.0 | % | EP/NF |
| C6 | max. 3.0 | % | EP/NF |
| C8 | 50.0 - 90.0 | % | EP/NF |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Ash Content | max. 0.5 | % | — |
| Calcium | 0 | mg | — |
| Calories - Total | 800 | kcal | — |
| Calories from Fat | 723 | kcal | — |
| Carbohydrates* | 19 | g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 | mg | — |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 | g | — |
| Fat - Total | 80 | g | — |
| Iron | 0 | mg | — |
| Moisture Content | max. 0.5 | % | — |
| Monounsaturated Fatty Acids | 0 | g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids | 0 | g | — |
| Potassium | 6 | mg | — |
| Protein | 0 | g | — |
| Saturated Fatty Acids | 80 | g | — |
| Sodium | 65 | mg | — |
| Sugar - Total | 0 | g | — |
| Trans Fatty Acids | 0 | g | — |
| Vitamin A | 0 | iu | — |
| Vitamin C | 0 | mg | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Diacylglycerols | 20.0 - 50.0 | % | EP/NF |
| Monoacylglycerols | 45.0 - 75.0 | % | EP/NF |
| Triacylglycerols | max. 10.0 | % | EP/NF |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acid Value | max. 3.0 | mg KOH/g | EP/NF |
| Free Glycerol | max. 3.0 | % | EP/NF |
| Identification Tests | Pass | — | EP |
| Peroxide Value | max. 1 | mEq/kg | NF |
| Saponification Value | 250 - 280 | mg KOH/g | NF |
| Total Ash | max. 0.5 | % | EP/NF |
| Water Content | max. 0.5 | % | EP/NF |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Grade
- Regulatory
- ¹²Meets the EP (European Pharmacopeia) and USP/NF (United States Pharmacopeia / National Formulary) Monographs for “Glycerol (glyceryl) Monocaprylocaprate” Type I.
- If tested, expected to meet the USP/NF (United States Pharmacopeia / National Formulary) Monograph for “Mono- and Di-glycerides.” Please contact the Business Manager for further details or advance requirements.
- Mono- and diglycerides are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used according to 21 CFR § 184.1505.
Packaging & Availability
- Standard Packaging
- 425 lb (192.8 kg) drum
- 50 lb (22.7 kg) HDPE jerrican
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 20 months
- Recommended Storage and Handling
- Store in tight, light-resistant containers in a dry location at ambient temperature.
- Retest/requalify 20 months after date of manufacture.
- Contents of package may need to be heated slightly with agitation to ensure uniformity prior to use (maximum of 6 heat cycles), details upon request.