Natural surfactants for pharmaceutical emulsion

Surfactants are widely used in the preparation of pharmaceuticals. In emulsion, it is a vital ingredient that allows mixing of two immiscible liquids. Emulsions have significant importance as carriers for water-insoluble drugs. There are many types of synthetic surfactants but there are also known n...

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Main Authors: Hadi, J. N., Mohd Hassan, Norazian, Ahmad, Kausar
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IIUM Press 2011
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/14524/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/14524/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/14524/1/CHAPTER_10_Natural_surfactants_for_pharmaceutical_emulsions.pdf
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Summary:Surfactants are widely used in the preparation of pharmaceuticals. In emulsion, it is a vital ingredient that allows mixing of two immiscible liquids. Emulsions have significant importance as carriers for water-insoluble drugs. There are many types of synthetic surfactants but there are also known natural surfactants which have been used and more to be explored.