Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients

The Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients is internationally recognised as the authoritative source of information on pharmaceutical excipients. Written by over 120 pharmaceutical scientists expert in pharmaceutical formulation or excipient manufacture. The Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients collects together, in a systematic and unified manner, essential data on the physical and chemical properties of excipients. Information has been assembled from a varietyof sources, including the primary literature and excipient manufacturers. Personal observations and comments from contributors are also included. Pharmaceutical manufacturing is a global industry and the trend towards harmonisation of pharmaceutical standards is reflected in this edition in greater emphasis being placed on data gathered from around the world. The Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients is a comprehensive, uniform guide to the uses, properties, and safety of pharmaceutical excipients and is an essential reference source for those involved in the licensing, formulation, development, or production of pharmaceutical preparations. Since many pharmaceutical excipients are also used in other applications, the Handbook will also be of value to persons with an interest in the formulation or production of confectionery, cosmetic, and food products.