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Polyoxyl 15 Hydroxystearate
12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid polymer with α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl);
 Polyethylene glycol 15 hydroxystearate [70142-34-6]

DEFINITION

Polyoxyl 15 Hydroxystearate results from the reaction of about 15 moles of ethylene oxide with 1 mole of 12-hydroxystearic acid. The product consists mainly of 12-hydroxystearic acid polyethoxylated at both the carboxyl and the hydroxyl groups with polyethylene glycol. It contains free polyethylene glycols.

USP REFERENCE STANDARDS FOR PURCHASE

USP 12-Hydroxystearic Acid RS
USP Polyethylene Glycol 1000 RS
USP Polyoxyl 15 Hydroxystearate RS
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