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1Chemical Development, International Division, Senju Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, 2-5-8 Hiranomachi, Chuo-ku, 541-0046, Osaka, Japan
Abstract:
The effect of surfactant and polymer on dispersion stability of aqueous suspensions of 5-(3-ethoxy-4-pentyloxyphenyl)-2,4-thiazolidinedione (CT112) was investigated by measuring the adsorbed amount of surfactant and polymer, zeta potential, particle size, and sedimentation rate of CT112. The addition of celluloses rather than sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) provided a high stable suspension of CT112. In addition, mixed systems of celluloses and SDS enhanced CT112 dispersion more effectively. The mechanism of dispersion stability of CT112 by addition of SDS and celluloses is discussed.
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