- INCI Name:Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil
- Chemical Name:Vegetable Oil, Hydrogenated
- CAS Number:68334-28-1
- Functions:Emollient, Bulking Agent, Conditioner, Encapsulant, Binder, Occlusive, Controlled Release Agent, Lubricant
- Dosage Form:Tablets, Capsules, Suppositories
- Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Plant Origin, Non-Animal Origin
- Synonyms:Hardened vegetable oils, Hydrogenated mixed vegetable oils, Hydrogenated plant oils, Hydrogenated shortening, Hydrogenated vegetable fats, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Hydrogenated vegetable shortening, Vegetable shortening
Sterotex® NF is a powder that is widely used as a lubricant in tablet manufacturing in pharmaceutical and food supplement industries. It may be used in compacting and compounding processes in the catalyst, ceramic and powder metallurgy fields. Sterotex® NF is derived from fully refined, bleached and deodorized renewable vegetable oil, and is a neutral organic ester (triglyceride) that is low in ash content. Sterotex® NF is produced according to Kosher requirements. It is manufactured in USA.