- Chemical Name:1-Tetradecanol
- CAS Number:112-72-1
- Dosage Form:Ointments, Creams, Capsules, Gels, Tablets, Lotions
- Certifications & Compliance:National Formulary (NF), United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
Kolliwax® MA is a white to slightly yellowish waxy substance derived from natural resources such as coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and/or palm stearine. It comprises myristyl alcohol, which finds utility as a co-emulsifier and consistency factor in topical pharmaceutical applications. Additionally, it serves as an excipient in solid oral dosage forms, functioning as matrix formers and lubricants. Its functionalities encompass acting as a viscosity modifier, co-emulsifier, and lubricant. This versatile substance is applicable in various dosage forms, including tablets, creams, ointments, gels, lotions, and capsules. It holds certifications and compliances with the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the National Formulary (NF).