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W/O emulsion EX005 Cold cream

CGR-ES-046 · FN/2003/EX/005 EMULSIÓN A/O

For local reviewCGR-ES-046Spain · AEMPS

WORKSHEET FOR LOCAL APPROVAL — source authority does not replace batch approval.

Dosage formSemi-solid base
Reference batch100 g
Monograph version4.0
Source packagev4

Source formula

IngredientSource quantity
Liquid paraffin56 g
Cetyl palmitate12.5 g
White beeswax12 g
Borax0.5 g
Purified waterq.s. ad 100 g

Quantities refer to the source batch. This website does not automatically scale formulas, assign doses or calculate BUD.

Description

Documented in source

Firm white emulsion.

References: [1]

Use and action

Documented in source

Base or auxiliary excipient for further compounding. Its BUD is not adopted unchanged after adding an active.

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Specifications

Documented in source

Firm white emulsion.

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Light

Not established

No specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.

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Air

Not established

No specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.

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Water and solubility

Not established

No specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.

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Humidity

Partial evidence

Borax is efflorescent; verify the exact hydrated raw-material form.

References: [2]

Temperature

Partial evidence

For the finished product the source specifies:
Opaque jar, well closed, <25°C.

References: [1]

pH and related incompatibilities

Not established

No specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.

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Other incompatibilities

Partial evidence

Borax: incompatibilities with strong acids and heavy-metal salts.

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Ingredient-specific information

Partial evidence

Borax: Borax is efflorescent; verify the exact hydrated raw-material form.
These are selected facts for identified ingredients; relevant sensitivities and incompatibilities are detailed in the corresponding fields. This is not a complete SDS for every material.

References: [2]

Personal protective equipment

Partial evidence

Complete formula-specific PPE is not specified. Select gloves, eye protection and exposure controls using the exact materials’ SDS and the local risk assessment.
Supplementary AEMPS framework: clean long-sleeved laboratory clothing, hair covering and dedicated footwear/overshoes. Powder handling requires suitable eye/respiratory protection; change gloves with activity or damage. Select the exact type/material using SDS and risk assessment.

References: [1] · [3]

Risks and precautions

Partial evidence

A complete formula-specific hazard classification is not established. Assess potency, dust/aerosol, allergens, solvents, microbial risk and cross-contamination using the actual materials and process. Absence of a flag does not establish absence of hazard.

References: [1]

Compounding conditions

Documented in source

The corresponding AEMPS SOP specifies room temperature 25 ± 5°C and relative humidity ≤60%, unless the particular formula requires otherwise. This is the work environment, not processing or storage temperature.
Follow the addition sequence, temperatures and times stated under Preparation Procedure. The specific monograph is not a complete qualification of the local facility/equipment.

References: [1] · [4]

BUD rationale

Documented in source

6 months under the source conditions.
The source period applies to its exact composition, method and packaging. It is not this batch’s expiry date and cannot be transferred to another vehicle/strength. Calculate the actual date in the blank batch record.

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Bases and dependencies

Partial evidence

No separate base is identified in the dependency register. Check any commercial vehicles/compound excipients listed in the formula.

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Equipment

Editorial checklist

Indicative checklist derived from the method: Balance of suitable resolution, Containers and mixing tools compatible with the materials, Controlled heating and thermometer, Calibrated pH meter. Selection/qualification is defined locally.

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Preparation procedure

Documented in source

Under PN/L/FF/002/00, heat the oil phase at least enough to melt its highest-melting ingredient. Bring the aqueous phase to the same temperature. Add aqueous to oil phase and mix moderately while cooling. The specific monograph gives no numerical temperature.

References: [1] · [4]

Observations

Documented in source

Almond-oil/rose-water variants are different formulas. The source flags rancidity in the almond-oil variant.

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Packaging

Documented in source

Opaque jar, well closed, <25°C.

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Quality control

Partial evidence

Firm white emulsion.
Additional tests from the referenced SOP:
Appearance and mass. For batches: spreadability PN/CP/003, emulsion type PN/CP/002, pH of O/W emulsions PN/CP/001 and microbiological testing RFE 5.1.4.
pH under PN/CP/001: normally test the untreated sample unless otherwise specified. Accurate measurement follows potentiometric RFE 2.2.3; strips are limited to checks not requiring high accuracy.
Spreadability PN/CP/003: fixed sample quantity between glass plates, with locally defined successive loads and times; measure two diameters and compare area against load. Temperature variation of ±0.5°C is suggested. The source gives no universal acceptance limit; establish it locally.

References: [1] · [4] · [5] · [6]

Storage

Documented in source

Opaque jar, well closed, <25°C.

References: [1]

Dispensing and directions

Partial evidence

No additional special directions are established beyond the source route, storage and notes. Complete patient details, dose and directions from the prescription.

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Labelling

editorial_specimen

W/O emulsion EX005 Cold cream
Strength/variant: __________ Quantity: __________
Batch: __________ Prepared: __________ Use by: __________
Για εργαστηριακή ενσωμάτωση / For incorporation during compounding
Dose/directions: __________
Storage: Opaque jar, well closed, <25°C.

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Sources and traceability

  1. FN/2003/EX/005 EMULSIÓN A/O

    FN/2003 • ηλεκτρονικό κείμενο με NIPO 2020/2022 / electronic text with NIPO 2020/2022 · PDF pp. 2 · A1

    Review date reported in supplied metadata: 2026-09-10

  2. FN/2003/PA/006 BÓRAX

    Διαθέσιμο κείμενο / Retrieved text · PDF pp. 1–2 · A1

    Review date reported in supplied metadata: 2026-09-10

  3. PN/L/PG/002/00 INDUMENTARIA

    Διαθέσιμο κείμενο / Retrieved text · PDF pp. 1–5 · A1

    Review date reported in supplied metadata: 2026-09-10

  4. PN/L/FF/002/00 ELABORACIÓN DE EMULSIONES

    Διαθέσιμο κείμενο / Retrieved text · PDF pp. 1–6 · A1

    Review date reported in supplied metadata: 2026-09-10

  5. PN/L/CP/001/00 DETERMINACIÓN DE PH

    Διαθέσιμο κείμενο / Retrieved text · PDF pp. 1–5 · A1

    Review date reported in supplied metadata: 2026-09-10

  6. PN/L/CP/003/00 DETERMINACIÓN DE EXTENSIBILIDAD

    Διαθέσιμο κείμενο / Retrieved text · PDF pp. 1–6 · A1

    Review date reported in supplied metadata: 2026-09-10

Provenance and reuse

This record comes from the supplied v4 collection. Primary-source rights and licences remain separate. No new comprehensive licence review has been performed for the earlier 239 records.

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