Description

Peanut Oil Hardened Ph Eur is a high-purity, hydrogenated vegetable oil derived from peanuts, meeting the stringent quality standards of the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.). This product is valued for its enhanced oxidative stability and solid consistency at room temperature, making it a reliable and consistent excipient and base material. It is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry for topical formulations and as a component in controlled-release drug delivery systems, as well as in high-grade cosmetic and personal care products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a solid fat base in ointments, creams, and suppositories.
• Drug Delivery Systems: Serves as a matrix-forming agent in sustained-release and controlled-release tablet formulations.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Acts as an emollient and consistency regulator in lipsticks, solid perfumes, deodorant sticks, and skin barrier creams.
• Food Supplement Encapsulation: Employed as a coating or carrier material for fat-soluble vitamins and nutraceuticals.
• Industrial Lubricants & Release Agents: Used in specialized, non-toxic lubricant formulations and as a mold release agent in the plastics and rubber industries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Peanut Oil Hardened Ph Eur
CAS No.	68425-36-5
Molecular Formula	Mixture of triglycerides
Molecular Weight	N/A (Mixture)
Synonyms	Hydrogenated Peanut Oil; Arachis Oil, Hydrogenated; Groundnut Oil, Hardened; Peanut Oil Hydrogenated Ph Eur; Fully Hydrogenated Peanut Oil; Hard Fat (from peanut); Hydrogenated Arachis Hypogaea Oil; Triglycerides, hydrogenated, peanut oil
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Peanut Oil Hardened Ph Eur is manufactured and tested to comply with the latest monograph of the European Pharmacopoeia. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including identity, purity, and physical-chemical property assessments, to ensure it meets the strict requirements for pharmaceutical use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. The product is easily oxidized and should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to maintain stability and prevent rancidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Description	White or almost white, unctuous mass or powder
Identification (IR)	Complies
Acid Value	≤ 2.0
Hydroxyl Value	≤ 10
Iodine Value	≤ 5.0
Peroxide Value	≤ 5.0
Saponification Value	185 - 200
Unsaponifiable Matter	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Melting Point	30 - 45 °C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.