Solubilizers & Oily Vehicles

Name	Transcutol® P
Chemical Name	Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether
Physical Appearance	Liquid
Regulatory Status	EP, USP-NF, FDA IIG
Description	Transcutol®P offers a grade of purity greater than 99.8%. This grade is suitable for topical, rectal and vaginal formulations. Transcutol®P  can act as a solvent/solubilizer for many poorly soluble compounds. It is soluble in both water and oil, forming an intracutaneous drug depot. Quite versatile, can be formulated in gels, creams and lotions.