DOCUSATE SODIUM USP 50%

Appearance

White to yellow, clear, viscous liquid

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 USP 50%, Sodium Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate Sol’N; Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Salt; BIS(2-Ethylhexyl) Sulfosuccinic Acid Sodium Salt; Unisate 50

Storage

Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat, strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Packages

250 ml. HDPE Bottle
200 kg. Poly Drum
1 lb. Bulk

Industry

Pharmaceutical

Product Class

Emollient & esters
emulsifiers
surfactants

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