Kollisolv® PEG 400 is a colourless and tasteless liquid at room temperature. It is readily soluble in water, ethanol, acetone, glycols and chloroform and insoluble in ether, paraffin, oils and fats.
Benefits
• Versatile, water-miscible vehicle used as solvent and solubilising agent for active substances and excipients in liquid and semi-solid preparation
• Can be paired with BASF surfactants (for example Kolliphor® RH 40) to promote solubilization of poorly water-soluble APIs
• Can be used for crystallization inhibition with BASF polymers (for example Kollidon® 12 PF)
• Can also be used as a chemical intermediate in drug formulation
Functionalities: Plasticisers, Solvents, Additives, Emollients