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Formulation is a term used in various senses in various applications, both the material
and the abstract or formal. Its fundamental meaning is the putting together of
components in appropriate relationships or structures, according to a formula.
Etymologically formula is the diminutive of the Latin forma, meaning shape. In that
sense a formulation is created according to the standard for the product.

Contents

 1Abstract applications
 2Material applications
 3Pharmacy
 4Other examples of product formulations
 5Components
 6See also
 7References

Abstract applications[edit]
Disciplines in which one might use the word formulation in the abstract sense
include logic, mathematics, linguistics, legal theory, and computer science. For details,
see the related articles.

Material applications[edit]
In more material senses the concept of formulation appears in the physical sciences,
such as physics, chemistry, and biology. It also is ubiquitous
in industry, engineering and medicine, especially pharmaceutics.

Pharmacy[edit]
Main article: Pharmaceutical formulation

In pharmacy, a formulation is a mixture or a structure such as a capsule, tablet, or

an emulsion, prepared according to a specific procedure (called a "formula").
Formulations are a very important aspect of creating medicines, since they are essential
to ensuring that the active part of the drug is delivered to the correct part of the body, in
the right concentration, and at the right rate (not too fast and not too slowly). A good
example is a drug delivery system that exploits supersaturation. They also need to have
an acceptable taste (in the case of pills, tablets or syrups), last long enough in storage
still to be safe and effective when used, and be sufficiently stable both physically and
chemically to be transported from where they are manufactured to the eventual
consumer. Competently designed formulations for particular applications are safer, more
effective, and more economical than any of their components used singly.

Other examples of product formulations[edit]

Formulations are commercially produced
for drugs, cosmetics, coatings, dyes, alloys, cleaning
agents, foods, lubricants, fuels, fertilisers, pesticides and many others.

Components[edit]
Components (also called ingredients), when mixed according to a formula, create
a formulation.

Some components impart specific properties to the formulation when it is put into use.
For example, certain components (polymers) are used in paint formulations to achieve
deforming or levelling properties.[1] Some components of a formulation may only be
active in particular applications.

A formulation may be created for any of the following purposes:

 to achieve effects that cannot be obtained from its components when these are used
singly
 to achieve a higher degree of effectiveness
 to improve handling properties and often safety for the user

See also[edit]
 Ingredient
 Pesticide formulation
 Galenic formulation

References[edit]
 1. ^ Paints, Coatings and Inks Formulation Archived 2010-12-29 at the Wayback Machine Daily
updated library of Articles and Editorials; Additives, Resins & Pigments Database; Technical
Solutions to innovate with Paints, Coatings, and Inks
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