Ointment bases stearic acid

Insoluble stearates are formed with many metals ointment bases made with stearic acid may show evidence of drying out or lumpiness due to such a reaction when compounded with zinc or calcium salts. 

Cream 0.05%, ointment 0.05%, and lotion 0.05% contain desonide (Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 11,21 -dihydroxy-16, 17-[(l-methylethylidene)bis(oxy)]-,[ll(beta),16(alpha)-]), a synthetic nonfluorinated corticosteroid, for topical dermatologic use. The corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used topically as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Each gram of cream contains 0.5 mg of desonide in a base of purified water, emulsifying wax, propylene glycol, stearic acid, isopropyl palmitate, synthetic beeswax, polysorbate 60, potassium sorbate,... 

Definition Mixed triester of giycerin with capryiic, capric and stearic acids Uses Emollient, solvent in cosmetics moisturizer stabilizer emulsifier ointment base for the prep, of nonaq. ointments and creams filler, carrier for gelatin capsules Features Good skin compatibility and resorption chars. 

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