PharmSci #2

used in liquid preparations to proivde acidic medium for product stability

used in liquid preparations to provide alkaline medium for product stability

an agent capable of holding other molecules onto its surface by physical or chemical (chemisorption) means

agent responsible for developing the pressure within an aerosol container and expelling the product when the valve is opened

agent employed to displace air in a hermetically sealed container to enhance product stability

used in liquid and semisolid preparations to prevent growth of fungi; effectiveness of parabens is usually enahnced by use in combination

used in liquid and semisolid preparations to prevent growth of microorganisms

used to prevent deterioration of preparations by oxidation

used to resist change in pH upon dilution or addition of acid or alkali

substance that forms stable water-soluble complexes (chelates) with metals; used in some liquid pharmaceuticals as stabilizers to complex heavy metals that might promote instability; in such use they're also called sequestering agents

used to impart color to liquid and solid preparations

used as filtering aid for its adsorbent qualities

used to promote and maintain dispersion of finely subdivided particles of liquid in a vehicle in which it is immicscible; end product may be a liquid emulision or semisolid emulsion

used to form thin shells to enclose