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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Format: | Book Chapter |
Language: | English |
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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 |
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. |
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