Stiffening agent

The solution (pad bath) contains one or more of the amino resias described above, a catalyst, and other additives such as a softener, a stiffening agent, or a water repeUant. The catalyst may be an ammonium or metal salt, eg, magnesium chloride or ziac nitrate. Synthetic fabrics, such as nylon or polyester, are treated with amino resias to obtaia a stiff finish. Cotton (qv) or rayon fabrics or blends with synthetic fibers are treated with amino resias to obtain shrinkage control and a durable-press finish. 

Stiffening agents substances that increase the viscosity of certain pharmaceutical preparations, especially ointments. 

KAURIT W is recommended for the anticrease and antishrink finishing of spun rayons and cotton cloth, and for the fixation of filling and stiffening agents on wool and other fibrous materials. The product imparts a woolly, full and resilient handle to spun rayons. On polyamide fabrics it produces a good stiff handle, such as is required for polyamide-rayon lace and polyamide tulle. 

Extended release agent stiffening agent tablet and capsule lubricant. 

Stiffening agent suspending agent tablet binder tablet and capsule diluent. 

Stearyl alcohol is used in cosmetics and topical pharmaceutical creams and ointments as a stiffening agent. By increasing the viscosity of an emulsion, stearyl alcohol increases its stability. Stearyl alcohol also has some emollient and weak emulsifying properties and is used to increase the water-holding capacity of ointments, e.g. petrolatum. In addition, stearyl alcohol has been used in controlled-release tablets, " suppositories, and microspheres. It has also been investigated for use as a transdermal penetration enhancer. ... 

Cetyl esters wax is a stiffening agent and emollient used in creams and ointments as a replacement for naturally occurring spermaceti. 

Coating agent controlled-release vehicle stiffening agent. 

Microcrystalline wax is used mainly as a stiffening agent in topical creams and ointments. 

Controlled-release vehicle stabilizing agent stiffening agent. 

Yellow wax is used in food, cosmetics, and confectionery products. Its main use is in topical pharmaceutical formulations, where it is used at a concentration of 5-20%, as a stiffening agent in ointments and creams. Yellow wax is also employed in emulsions because it enables water to be incorporated into water-in-oil emulsions. 

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