Poloxamer
Synonyms
Pluronic F 108
Pluronic F 127
Pluronic F 68
Pluronic F-108
Pluronic F-127
Pluronic F-68
Pluronic F108
Pluronic F127
Pluronic F68
Pluronic L 101
Pluronic L 121
Pluronic L 81
Pluronic L-101
Pluronic L-121
Pluronic L-81
Pluronic L101
Pluronic L121
Pluronic L81
Pluronics
Poloxalkol
Poloxamer 188
Poloxamer 213
Poloxamer 2930
Poloxamer 338
Poloxamer 407
Poloxamers
alpha-Hydro-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)a-poly(oxopropylene)b-poly(oxyethylene)a block copolymer
A nonionic polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block co-polymer with the general formula HO(C2H4O)a(-C3H6O)b(C2H4O)aH. It is available in different grades which vary from liquids to solids. It is used as an emulsifying agent, solubilizing agent, surfactant, and wetting agent for antibiotics. Poloxamer is also used in ointment and suppository bases and as a tablet binder or coater. (Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 31st ed)