Things we should just know Flashcards
What are the two natural Gelling agents
Alginic Acid
Tragacanth
What are the two semi-synthetic- cellulose derivatives (Type of gelling agents)
Methylcellulose (Runny)
HPMC (Thicker, time release)
What are the synthetic Gelling agents
Carbomers *Neutralizer, Thickener
Poloxamers Absorbing, mostly pharmacy compound **Reverse thermal
What does the DLVO theory describe?
Estimating the stability of hydrophobic solutions
With regard to DLVO theory what forces of attraction predominates the repulsive forces?
Small distance (Primary minimum) and long distance (Secondary attraction)
Three ways of stabilizing a dispersed system
Change viscosity
Add buffer to maintain stability
Add Electrolytes for compatibility
What are the external phase Polar Liquids (Medium)
Water, Simple Syrup, Cherry
What are the external phase non-polar liquids (Medium)
Oils,Fatty Esters, hydrocarbons
What are the properties of structured vehicles in solutions? (High and low concentration)
They serve as protective colloids at low concentration while at high concentrations they are viscous inducing agents
What are the three flocculating agent categories we discussed with regards to suspensions
Electrolytes
Ionic Surfactants
Polymeric flocculating agents
What is an issue with the usage of polysaccharides as a viscosity modifier?
They increase the susceptibility to microbial growth
Acacia gum
Tragacanth
Alginates
What are the water soluble cellulose derivatives viscosity modifiers?
Methylcellulose
Microcrystalline cellulose
What are the Hydrated silicates viscosity modifiers?
Bentonite
What are the Acrylic acid polymer viscosity modifiers?
Carbopol/Carbomer
What are the inorganic Colloids?
Milk of magnesia Two phase system