Sterotex NF

CAS Number: 68334-00-9 Meets United States Pharmacopeia Monograph for Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Type I

Synonyms:
Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil

Product Description:
Sterotex NF powders are widely used as lubricants in tablet manufacturing, in the food supplement and pharmaceutical industries and in compacting and compounding processes in the catalyst, ceramic and powder metallurgy fields. Sterotex NF lubricant powders are derived from natural vegetable oils and are refined and deodorized; they are neutral organic esters (triglycerides) which are low in ash content. Sterotex NF conforms to the monograph for Type I Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil N.F. (National Formulary 19) and is produced according to Kosher requirements.

Specifications:
Specification
Acid Value Color Lovibond Saponification Value Iodine Value (Calculated; cg/g) Capillary Melting Point
1

Limit
0.4 max 3.0 R 188-198 5.0 max. 140 - 145F (61 - 66C)

Test Method
1

AOCS Cd 3d-63 AOCS Cc 13b-45 AOCS Cd 3a-94 AOCS Cd 1c-85 AOCS Cc 1-25

AOCS: American Oil Chemists Society

The following test parameters are set by NF Specification Standards. Compliance is Pass/ Fail. Heavy Metals OVI (Organic Volatile Impurities) Unsaponifiable Matter
2

10 ppm Pass/Fail. 0.8% max.

USP <231>

USP <467> USP <401>

United States Pharmacopeia 24/ NF 19

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Regulatory:
Meets United States Pharmacopeia Monograph for Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Type I.

Pharmaceutical Applications :

Tablet Lubricant Sustained Release Applications Binder

Shelf Life:
Retest and requalify one year from the date of manufacture.

Storage:
Store in a dry place at 65-70 F.

Standard Package:
50 lb. (22.7 kg.) cartons, 75 lb. (34 kg.) drums.

The information contained in this bulletin to the best of our knowledge is currently true and accurate. Any recommendations or suggestions are made without warranty or guarantee since, among other reasons, the conditions of storage and use are beyond our control.

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