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Simethicones

Simethicone

DESCRIPTION

Designated by the FDA-OTC Antacid and Antiflatulent Review Panel as a safe and effective antiflatulent component of antacid and other gastrointestinal preparations
Kosher/Halal Certified
Chemically inert, therefore does not alter the characteristics of material to be defoamed
Outstanding behavior in alkaline systems
Easy to disperse in most aqueous and anhydrous foaming systems
Effective in low doses such as 1 to 100 mg per kg of material to be defoamed
Produced in a registered drug facility according to criteria set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Produced in a facility compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (FDA regulations 21 CFR Part 210 & 211 and ICH Q7)
Tested in accordance with and meets all the requirements of the European Pharmacopeia (EP) for Simeticone1

APPLICATION

Cited in FDA regulations 21 CFR 332.10 and 21 CFR 332.15 as a safe and effective over-the-counter drug to alleviate the symptoms of gas associated with heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion and post operative gas pain
Highly effective for control of foam in aqueous and anhydrous systems
For use in treatments for stomach pain
For use in antacid gels
For use in treatments for ulcers and gas due to abnormal swallowing

PROPERTIES
Typical Properties	Average Result
Appearance	White gray liquid
Viscosity	1,325 cP (1,325 mPas)
Simethicone, EP Content	100%
Defoaming Test	3 seconds
Loss on Heating	0.2%
Heavy Metals (as Lead)	5 ppm maximum

Properties tested on a lot-to-lot basis. Do not use the properties shown in this technical profile as a basis for preparing specifications. Please contact NuSil Technology for assistance and recommendations in establishing particular specifications.

Packaging

5 Gallon Pail (18.0 kg)
Drum (200 kg)
Tote (1000 kg)

Shelf Life

18 Months