Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil — Pharma Grade Supplier, Hyderabad
Product Overview
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (USP) is a fully hydrogenated plant-derived fat used as a tablet lubricant, sustained-release matrix material, and suppository base in pharmaceutical formulations. It offers effective lubrication with minimal impact on tablet disintegration and dissolution, making it a good alternative to magnesium stearate in certain formulations.
Specifications
| Appearance | White to off-white waxy solid |
| Melting Point | 57–70°C (grade dependent) |
| Iodine Value | NMT 2 |
| Acid Value | NMT 0.5 |
| Grades | USP |
| Packaging | 25 kg HDPE drums |
Applications
- Tablet and capsule lubricant
- Sustained-release tablet matrix former
- Suppository and pessary base
- Modified-release coating agent
- Food fat extender and stabiliser
- Cosmetic emollient base
Why Source from Surravi Phharma?
- Ready stock maintained in our centralised AC warehouse, Hyderabad
- IP / BP / EP / USP grades available
- Complete documentation: COA, MSDS, Regulatory certifications
- Flexible quantities — lab scale to bulk commercial
- Prompt delivery with pan India logistics support
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil USP for pharma use in Hyderabad?
Surravi Phharma supplies Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (USP grade) in Hyderabad. Ready stock. Used as a tablet lubricant, sustained-release matrix, and suppository base. Call +91 8008002576 for pricing.
How is Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil used as a tablet lubricant?
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil functions as a tablet lubricant (0.5–3% w/w) by reducing friction between tablet powder and punch surfaces during compression. Unlike magnesium stearate, it is hydrophilic-neutral and does not impair tablet dissolution or wettability. It is particularly useful in formulations where magnesium stearate is problematic.
What is the melting point of Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil USP and why does it matter?
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil USP has a melting point of 57–70°C depending on the specific grade. This is important because the oil must melt during blending at elevated temperatures (hot melt granulation) or remain solid during standard tablet compression at room temperature. Higher melting point grades are used as sustained-release wax matrix formers.
Can Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil be used as a suppository base?
Yes. Specific grades of Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil with melting points of 34–42°C are used as semi-synthetic suppository bases (similar to Witepsol grades). These provide more consistent melting characteristics than Cocoa Butter and do not exhibit the polymorphism problems of natural cocoa butter.
Is Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil used in modified-release tablet formulations?
Yes. In hot melt granulation and wax matrix tablet technology, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is used at 10–40% w/w to form a lipid matrix that controls drug release. The hydrophobic wax matrix slows dissolution media penetration, producing extended drug release profiles suitable for once-daily oral dosage forms.