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. 2017 Mar 20;11:909–921. doi: 10.2147/DDDT.S127048

Table 3.

Melting points of the NLC components: E-40, CCTG, PEG-40, P-407, and CTAB

Components MP (°C)
E-40 52.45
CCTG −5.67
PEG-40 16.87
P-407 55.67
CTAB 103.93

Abbreviations: NLC, nanostructured lipid carrier; E-40, polyoxyethylene 40 stearate; CCTG, caprylic/capric triglyceride; PEG-40, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil; P-407, poloxamer 407; CTAB, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide; MP, melting point.