Polyoxyl 40 stearate (PEG 40 stearate) is a nonionic surfactant and pharmaceutical excipient used to improve solubility, stability, and processability of drug formulations. It functions as an emulsifying agent and solubilizer for hydrophobic active ingredients across topical, oral, and parenteral preparations.
- Nonionic surfactant and emulsifier.
- Improves solubility of hydrophobic compounds.
- Enhances formulation stability and processability.
- Suitable for topical, oral, and parenteral applications.
- High apparent purity (98.0%).
- Available in small research quantities (1 g-50 g).