Technical / White Paper
Efficient skin delivery: no compromise with Transcutol®
This white paper describes Transcutol®, the highest purified pharmaceutical grade of Diethylene Glyceryl monoEthylEther (DEGEE).
Scientific publications asserting the safety of Transcutol® are listed to highlight the non-skin irritant property of Transcutol®. Moreover, solvent properties of Transcutol® are described and solubility data in different solvents are given to illustrate the remarkable solvent capacity of Transcutol®.
This exceptional safety and solvent property make Transcutol® an ideal chemical penetration enhancer for topical formulations, where efficiency and non skin irritancy are key success factors. Examples of commercial uses of DEGEE are cited to illustrate the versatility of use of this excipient in many different topical dosage forms. Practical information is also given for the formulation of Transcutol® in many topical dosage forms.
