Preferred Label : Emollient Excipient;
NCIt related terms : Emollient;
NCIt definition : A substance within a topical formulation that is used to promote softening and retention
of moisture when applied to skin.;
Alternative definition : PQCMC: Agent added to topical formulations to promote softening of the skin. Used
in topical preparations to impart lubrication, spreading ease, texture, and softening
of the skin and to counter the potentially drying/irritating effect of surfactants
on the skin (e.g. skin protectant). (Adapted from Medicinescomplete);
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1642632;
Origin ID : C176632;
UMLS CUI : C5444812;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Semantic type(s)
- concept_is_in_subset
