Applications of Sorbitan Esters – by KLK Kolb

KLK Kolb excipients, marketed under the Hedjuvan brand, are all produced at the Hedingen facility in Switzerland. These versatile excipients find extensive use in human, veterinary and biopharmaceutical industry. As surfactants, they play a crucial role in surface-to-surface interactions, including shear protection, solubilizing, and emulsifying. This makes them essential for maximizing the efficacy of active ingredients and optimizing the yield of biotechnical processes. As a result of this versatility, Hedjuvan excipients are utilized in nearly every dosage form, including tablets, capsules, syrups, ointments, injections, and more.

Read more here sorbitan esters as one of KLK Kolb´s excipients:

Applications of Sorbitan Esters

All sorbitan esters are produced using bio-based raw materials. These esters are extensively used as excipients for solubilization and emulsifying in drug products for both human and veterinary pharmaceuticals across various dosage forms.

KLK Kolb has a long-standing reputation for producing sorbitan esters for diverse markets. Thanks to consistent production parameters and reliable raw material sourcing, KLK Kolb ensures exceptional batch-to-batch consistency and possesses extensive expertise in the characterization of sorbitan esters.

Overview of possible functions and dosage forms

• Emulsifying agent in oral liquids
• Glident and/or anticaking agent in tablets and capsules
• Suspending and/or viscosity increasing agent for semisolids, topicals and suppositories
• Wetting and/or solubilizing agents

 All Hedjuvan Sorbitan Esters are manufactured in Switzerland according to GMP-EXCiPACT.

Find the Hedjuvan products here:

• Hedjuvan-SE20
• Hedjuvan-SE60
• Hedjuvan-SE80

See the full brochure on  KLK Kolb Excipients – Hedjuvan here:

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Source: KLK Kolb, brochure “Excipients – Hedjuvan“

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Read also the additional articles:

• Applications of Polysorbates
• Applications of Macrogols / Polyethylene Glycols
• Applications of Macrogol Lauryl Ether (Polidocanol)