Adipic acid has been incorporated into controlled-release formulation matrix tablets to obtain a pH-independent release for both weakly basic and weakly acidic drugs. It has also been incorporated into the polymeric coating of hydrophilic monolithic systems to modulate the intragel pH, resulting in zero-order release of hydrophilic drugs. The disintegration at intestinal pH of the enteric polymer shellac has been reported to improve when adipic acid was used as a pore-forming agent without affecting release in the acidic media. Adipic acid is used to make bisobrin an antifibrinolytic.

Glycol distereate is the diester of stearic acid and ethylene glycol. It is used in cosmetic products (creams, shampoos, moisturizers, soaps) because of its pearlescent, opacity and moisturizing effects as well as its high foaming capacity. It is also used as a food additive. There are no known safety concerns.

Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid, the principal constituent of refined palm oil, present in the diet and synthesized endogenously. Palmitic acid is able to activate the orphan G protein-coupled receptor GPR40. Palmitic acid was also a weak ligand of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma. Palmitic acid is a ligand of lipid chaperones - the fatty acid-binding proteins (FABPs). Dietary palm oil and palmitic acid may play a role in the development of obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

Squalane is an emollient used as cosmetic ingredient. It naturally occurs in small amounts in the lipid layers of skin, and along with its precursor squalene, prevents moisture loss while restoring skin’s suppleness and flexibility. It is soluble in all common cosmetic media, and can be used without limits in all types of formulations being non-toxic and a non-irritant. It is used in skin care products as an active or inactive ingredient and can be used in emulsion composition in vaccines and some drug compositions. Squalane is a hydrogenated squalene - a natural product first extracted from shark liver oil, and later isolated from olive and palm oils. In a pure state, it is a mobile, colorless, odorless and tasteless hydrocarbon oil with good physical and chemical stability. Up to date, anticancer, antioxidant, drug carrier, detoxifier, skin hydrating, and emollient activities of squalane have been reported both in animal models and in vitro environments.

Maltitol is a sugar alcohol, or polyol. Small amounts of maltitol occur naturally in chicory leaves and in roasted malt. Commercially, maltitol is produced from the starch of cereals such as corn, potatoes and wheat. Manufacturers use the catalytic hydrogenation of D-maltose to make a hydrogenated disaccharide consisting of a glucose molecule and a sorbitol molecule bound together. Maltitol is used as a low-calorie sweetener, humectant, thickening agent and texturizer in candies, chocolates, baked goods, ice creams, chewing gums and pan-coated tablets. In the European Union maltitol is labeled as E number E965.

Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether (2-ethoxyethanol) is a solvent with many commercial and industrial applications. It is found in multi-purpose cleaners such as varnish removers and degreasing solutions due to its ability to dissolve oils, resins, grease, waxes, nitrocellulose, and lacquer. 2-Ethoxyethanol is used as a diluent for color additive mixtures in the food industry and in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of colored capsules.

Diethyl sebacate is a diethyl ester of sebacic acid. Diethyl sebacate is widely used in the plastics industry and in petroleum lubricant manufacture as an antiwear additive. In the food industry it is used as a flavoring agent.

Sorbitan Trioleate (Tween 85) is a triester of oleic acid and hexitol anhydrides derived from sorbitol. It functions as a surfactant and emulsifying agent. This product is a white to tan-colored solid. In cosmetics and personal care products, Sorbitan Esters are used in a variety of products including skin care products, skin cleansing products, moisturizers, eye makeup and other makeup.