Global
Excipients for Drug Formulation
The perfect solution for
Global
Excipients for Drug Formulation
Skin Delivery
The perfect solution for every skincare challenge
BASF offers an unparalleled portfolio of excipients for topical formulations, enabling customers to create the ideal skin delivery solution for each and every application. We are committed to maintaining the highest level of quality across the product spectrum. Our range of solubilizers and penetration enhancers supports effective delivery of the target API, which is a key priority when designing any dermatological product. At the same time, we have focused on improving the mildness of formulations. And by extensively analyzing, refining, and enhancing the sensorial effects of each ingredient class, we can help our customers create products that increase patient compliance. In addition, BASF works closely with leading global organizations on the design, evaluation and microstructure of semi-solid formulations.
Experience and expertise
BASF is the global market leader in dermatological ingredients. Our premium solutions are based on 150 years of industry experience in oleochemistry.
GMP production and regulatory support
BASF's pharmaceutical-grade dermatology products satisfy all the relevant regulatory requirements. Our integrated quality management is certified in line with the highest quality standards – providing you with products you can trust.
Tailored customer service
Our in-depth expertise and understanding of the dermatology industry enables us to offer tailored solutions and customized excipients if required.
Benefits
- Key industry partner, with a broad dermatological ingredients portfolio
- Extensive expertise and understanding of topical products
- Innovative breakthroughs such as improved delivery systems
- Meets the highest regulatory and quality requirements
Skin Delivery Applications
Learn more about our solutions for skin delivery
In Focus
Topical Drug Formulation Tips and Techniques
In Focus
Microstructure in topical drug development
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1Learn more about the importance of microstructure in topical drug development and how BASF is playing an integral role in this hot industry topic.
Webcast
Understand Modifying API permeation through human skin with lipid-based oleochemical excipients & Using Lipidic Excipients to Enhance Drug Permeation in Topical Cream Products
Webcast
Understanding the Relationship Between Critical Quality Attributes and the Microstructure of Topical Semi-Solid Formulations.
Pharma's Almanac
https://www.pharmasalmanac.com/articles/topical-drug-formulations-strong-growth-based-on-new-understandings
AAPS PharmSciTech
Design and Evaluation of Topical Diclofenac Sodium Gel Using HME Technology as a Continuous Manufacturing Process
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Video
Understanding the Role of Excipients in Topical Semi-Solid Microstructure and Critical Performance Parameters
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Podcast
The role of semisolid microstructure in topical formulation performance and functionality
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Skin Delivery Videos
Introduction to BASF Skin Delivery Platform
An understanding of excipient behavior both in providing a stable formulation and supporting topical drug delivery is the first element of effective skin-delivery formulation design. In this video, Dr. Amy Ethier demonstrates how the BASF Pharma Solutions lab in Tarrytown, NY, can be a robust resource in your skin-delivery formulation efforts.
Formulating Foams
BASF expert Amy Ethier explains how formulation components impact an aerosol and non-aerosol pharmaceutical foam formulation and the sensory properties of the finished product.
Formulating Anhydrous Dosage Forms
BASF expert Amy Ethier explains how one can formulate an ointment with a lipophilic, water-sensitive active pharmaceutical ingredient (API).
Formulating Ointments
BASF expert Amy Ethier explains how taking advantage of the tunability and solubilization properties of polyethylene glycol (PEG) can result in a pharmaceutical ointment with improved sensory properties over petrolatum-based alternatives.
Formulating Poloxamer Gels
BASF expert Amy Ethier explains how one can achieve the unique sensory properties of this increasingly popular pharmaceutical dosage form using both hot and cold process methods.
Formulation Trends for Topical Dosage Forms
A deep dive into an important issue: How do you leverage excipient functionalities to achieve a variety of important product performance attributes? In this video series of ten clips recorded at CPhI North America 2017, we discuss current Formulation Trends for Topical Dosage Forms with Pharmaceutical Technology!
The four pillars of Skin Delivery
The four pillars of Skin Delivery are a result of continuous conversation with the marketplace and our customers: Dermal drug delivery, Mildness, Sensory and Formulation Design. Learn more on why each pillar is crucial and plays an important role for Skin Delivery.
Sensory Quality and Excipients Choice
Formulators usually face three kinds of challenges while addressing sensory quality. Firstly, when existing products are changed, the sensory properties should feel the same for customers and patients. In addition to that, sensory problems like formulations that are too greasy, sticky or contain other negative feelings must be tackled. Lastly, you should send positive and beneficial sensory messages to the patients while designing the formulation. “With the right pallet of excipients, you can create different feelings. It’s a bit like Art”; says Norman Richardson, Global Technical Development & Marketing Skin Delivery at BASF Pharma. Formulators usually face three kinds of challenges while addressing sensory quality. Firstly, when existing products are changed, the sensory properties should feel the same for customers and patients. In addition to that, sensory problems like formulations that are too greasy, sticky or contain other negative feelings must be tackled. Lastly, you should send positive and beneficial sensory messages to the patients while designing the formulation. “With the right pallet of excipients, you can create different feelings. It’s a bit like Art”; says Norman Richardson, Global Technical Development & Marketing Skin Delivery at BASF Pharma.
Addressing Challenges with Cremes
Amy Ethier, Skin Delivery Formulation Scientist at BASF Pharma, sits down with Pharmaceutical Technology at CPhI North America 2017. How to address challenges with cremes? Why should formulators especially consider the excipients being used in creme development? And what does the ideal creme formulation look like?
Special Considerations for Gels
One Gel is not necessarily like another – it highly depends on the customer or region. For example, harder climate makes light formulation with Gels very popular in the Asia/Pacific region. Or take the US, where emphasis on Transdermal Gels is growing - this video gives an overview on the special considerations for Gels.
The right Excipient Selection for Foams
With air as another phase, foams have their unique set of challenges – but also offer opportunities. Learn why looking at the end-formulation and considering interactions is crucial for the right selection of excipients.
