Troche Base
Troche base is a sweetened blend of polyethylene glycols (PEGs) used to compound medicinal lozenges and troches. Occurring as small, white, translucent pieces at room temperature, it can be melted between 45-51°C.
Troche Base
Key Features
- A blend of polyethylene glycols (PEGs) to compound medicinal lozenges and troches
Research & Development
- Intended use: A sweetened base of PEGs to compound medicinal lozenges and troches
Scientific Data
- Mineral oil, petrolatum, alcohol, paraben free
- aw < 0.6
Description
- Small white translucent pieces at room temperature, melts between 45–51°C (104–113 º)
Specifications
- API compatibility: For lipophilic and hydrophilic drugs
- Tolerance to API base and salt forms: Good
- Heat sensitivity: Melts between 45–51°C (104–113 º)
Troche Base
Key Features
- A blend of polyethylene glycols (PEGs) to compound medicinal lozenges and troches
Research & Development
- Intended use: A sweetened base of PEGs to compound medicinal lozenges and troches
Scientific Data
- Mineral oil, petrolatum, alcohol, paraben free
- aw < 0.6
Description
- Small white translucent pieces at room temperature, melts between 45–51°C (104–113 º)
Specifications
- API compatibility: For lipophilic and hydrophilic drugs
- Tolerance to API base and salt forms: Good
- Heat sensitivity: Melts between 45–51°C (104–113 º)