Emollients & Thickeners

Name	Compritol® 888 Pellets
Chemical Name	Glyceryl Behenate
Physical Appearance	Waxy Pellets
HLB	2
Melting Point	70°C
Regulatory Status	FCC, GRAS, USP, NF-EP, JSFA, FDA IIG, JPED/JP
Description	Compritol® 888 Pellets is used in oral and topical formulations. For topical formulations, it is a thickening agent for oily phases. It also improves the heat stability of emulsions and is a gelifying agent for various oils.