Jelene

Jelene® Plasticized Ointment

Jelene base is a blend of molten polyethylene and mineral oil, shock-cooled to form a plasticised base with a consistency similar to petrolatum. It's commonly used for topical preparations or in place of petrolatum for preparations intended for mucosal application. With a high API load capacity of up to 40%, it supports a wide range of dental, dermatology, and veterinary formulations.

• Petrolatum Alternative
• Adheres to mucosal surfaces
• Simple, Two-Ingredient Base
• High API load (up to 40%)

Product Highlights

• High API Load — Supports active pharmaceutical ingredient loading of up to 40%, accommodating complex, multi-drug formulations.
• Plasticised consistency — Shock-cooled during production to form a smooth, workable, petrolatum-like texture.
• Broad Application Range — Well suited for dental, dermatology and veterinary compounding needs.
• Compatible with Common Solvents — Works well with almond oil and mineral oil for flexible formulation options.
• Translucent, Elegant Appearance — A white to off-white translucent ointment that provides a clean, refined finished product.

Applications

• Dental
• Dermatology
  
• Veterinary

>> With a water activity of less than 0.6 (aw < 0.6), this base is classified as anhydrous. Compounders can now assign default expiry dates of 180 days as per current APF guidelines!

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