Formulation
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Formulation is a term used in various senses in various applications, both the material and the
Abstract applications
Disciplines in which one might use the word formulation in the abstract sense include
. For details, see the related articles.Material applications
In more material senses the concept of formulation appears in the
Pharmacy
In pharmacy, a formulation is a mixture or a structure such as a capsule, tablet, or an emulsion, prepared according to a specific procedure (called a "formula"). Formulations are a very important aspect of creating medicines, since they are essential to ensuring that the active part of the drug is delivered to the correct part of the body, in the right concentration, and at the right rate (not too fast and not too slowly). A good example is a drug delivery system that exploits supersaturation. They also need to have an acceptable taste (in the case of pills, tablets or syrups), last long enough in storage still to be safe and effective when used, and be sufficiently stable both physically and chemically to be transported from where they are manufactured to the eventual consumer. Competently designed formulations for particular applications are safer, more effective, and more economical than any of their components used singly.
Other examples of product formulations
Formulations are commercially produced for
Components
Components (also called ingredients), when mixed according to a formula, create a formulation.
Some components impart
A formulation may be created for any of the following purposes:
- to achieve effects that cannot be obtained from its components when these are used singly
- to achieve a higher degree of effectiveness
- to improve handling properties and often safety for the user
See also
References
- ^ "formulation". Academic Dictionaries and Encyclopedias. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ Paints, Coatings and Inks Formulation Archived 2010-12-29 at the Wayback Machine Daily updated library of Articles and Editorials; Additives, Resins & Pigments Database; Technical Solutions to innovate with Paints, Coatings, and Inks