Appearance
White to off-white waxy granules
Function
Is used to make stools softer and easier to pass. It is used in symptomatic treatment of constipation, and in painful anorectal conditions such as hemorrhoids and anal fissures for people avoiding straining during bowel movements. It is used as an excipient in the production of tablets (as a lubricant) and suspensions (as an emulsifier).
Synonyms
Docusate Sodium Granular USP 85%; Unisate 85; Aerosol OT; AOT; Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Salt; BIS(2-Ethylhexyl) Sulfosuccinic Acid Sodium Salt
Storage
Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat, strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.
Packages
- 250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
- 5 lb. HDPE WM Bottle
- 5 kg. HDPE OH Pail
- 50 lb. Fiber Drum
- 25 kg. Poly Drum
- 25 kg. Fiber Drum
- 30 kg. Fiber Drum
- 100 lb. Fiber Drum
- 60 kg. Fiber Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Pharmaceutical
Product Class
- Emollient & esters
- emulsifiers
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 199øC
- Melting Point: 153-157 øC (307-315 øF)
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 444.56 g/mol