Poloxamer 182 benzoates

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Poloxamer 182 benzoate is a benzoic acid ester compound with poloxamer 182 . Poloxamer" refers to low-foaming and foam-absorbing, non-ionic surfactant block polymers composed of polyethylene oxides and polypropylene oxides.

Poloxamer 182 benzoate acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic products as an auxiliary agent to combine two immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - into one emulsion).

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Ammon HPT et al (2014) Hunnius Pharmaceutical Dictionary 11th Edition Walter de Gruyter Berlin-New York p. 1431

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer