Aluminum Oxide
Aluminum oxide occurs as a white crystalline powder. Aluminum oxide occurs as two crystalline forms: a-aluminum oxide is composed of colorless hexagonal crystals, and g-aluminum oxide is composed of minute colorless cubic crystals that are transformed to the a-form at high temperatures.
| Supplier | CD Formulation |
|---|---|
| Product # | PE0378 |
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| product1 | Pharmaceutical Excipients |
| Molecular Formula | Al2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 101.96 |
| Applications | Aluminum oxide is used mainly in tablet formulations. It is used for decoloring powders and is particularly widely used in antibiotic formulations. It is also used in suppositories, pessaries, and urethral inserts. Hydrated aluminum oxide is used in mordant dyeing to make lake pigments, in cosmetics, and therapeutically as an antacid. |
| Safety | Aluminum oxide is generally regarded as relatively nontoxic and nonirritant when used as an excipient. Inhalation of finely divided particles may cause lung damage . |
| Incompatibilities | Aluminum oxide should be kept well away from water. It is incompatible with strong oxidizers and chlorinated rubber. Aluminum oxide also reacts with chlorine trifluoride, ethylene oxide, sodium nitrate, and vinyl acetate. |
| Synonyms | Activated alumina; activated aluminum oxide |
| CAS Number | 1344-28-1 |
| Category | Adsorbents; Dispersants |
| UNII | LMI26O6933 |
| Chemical Name | Aluminum oxide |
| Grade | Pharmceutical Excipients |
| Dosage Form | Oral tablets and topical sponge |
| Stability and Storage Conditions | Aluminum oxide should be stored in a well-closed container in a cool, dry, place. It is very hygroscopic. |