Solutions For Creams, Ointments, Gels And Foams

Creams, ointments, gels, and foams are popular topical dosage forms that are suitable for a broad range of applications.

Typically composed of one or two phases, these topical dosage forms contain hydrophilic ingredients in an aqueous phase and lipophilic ingredients in an oil phase.

Effective delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients through the skin is achieved when functional excipients are synergistically complimented by technical expertise.

Produce a wide range of creams, ointments, gels, and foams with our vast selection of emollients, solvents, emulsifiers, and viscosity modifying agents.

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Kollicream®

Mild emollients aiding in the dermal penetration of active ingredients

Kollisolv®

Hydrophilic and lipophilic solubilizing agents suitable for various APIs

Kolliphor®

Essential emulsifiers and solubilizers for single and multi-phase systems

Kolliwax®

Reliable viscosity modifying agents enhancing formulation stability

Novata®

Tunable matrix builders for anhydrous formulations

Kollicoat®

Established film formers and matrix formers creating protective barriers on the skin

Kollidon®

Versatile film formers and matrix formers for topical and transdermal applications

Formulate With Our Functional Materials

Learn how to use our functional materials to formulate oil-in-water creams, lipophilic anhydrous dosage forms, hydrophilic PEG ointments, and thermo-reversible poloxamer gels.

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