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DOCUSATE SODIUM USP/NF, EP

Docusate sodium (DSS), a dioctyl ester of sodium sulfosuccinate, is a versatile and effective anionic surfactant. DSS grades can be used in various formulation processes like wet granulation, direct compression, amorphous solid dispersion (spray drying and hot melt extrusion) and nanosuspension. DSS has a low order of toxicity coupled with good stability and compatibility with a wide range of actives.

Grade

Composition

Description

Applications

DSS

100% DSS

Rolls of wax-like plastic sheets

An excellent solubilizing, wetting, dispersing and emulsifying agent in oral dosage forms.

Used in laxatives, stool softeners and enema / pre-operative colon cleansers. Also used as a tableting aid, in liquid or gel suspensions, topicals, iron preparations, effervescent tablets, ear wax removals, transdermal patches, transmucosal systems and sustained-release dosage forms

DSS Granular

85% DSS with sodium benzoate

White crystalline powder

DSS 50%

50% DSS in PEG 400

White to yellow, clear viscous liquid

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