Ointment Spatula Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India

Product Code : SCL-T-12531

The Ointment Spatula is a pharmaceutical laboratory tool used for mixing, levigating, spreading, scraping and transferring ointments, creams and other compatible semisolid preparations. It is intended for pharmacy colleges, pharmaceutics laboratories, compounding training facilities and educational laboratories where students perform practical preparation and handling of semisolid dosage forms.

Product Description

The Ointment Spatula provides a practical hand tool for working semisolid formulations on an ointment slab, pill tile or other suitable non-absorbent compounding surface. Depending on the formulation and procedure, it can be used to combine ingredients, incorporate powders into a base, spread a preparation and transfer the finished material.

Blade flexibility, width and length can influence handling during compounding. However, the exact blade material, handle material, total length, blade dimensions, flexibility and pack quantity of this specific product are not confirmed and should be verified before publication or procurement.

Key Features

• Supports semisolid compounding: suitable for mixing and handling compatible ointments, creams and similar preparations.
• Useful for levigation: helps incorporate finely divided solids into a suitable base during manual compounding.
• Supports spreading and scraping: assists with working material across a suitable compounding surface and collecting the preparation afterward.
• Helps transfer formulations: useful for moving prepared semisolids into suitable containers where permitted by the procedure.
• Hands-on pharmacy training: supports practical instruction in semisolid dosage-form preparation.
• Reusable laboratory tool: suitable for repeated use when the confirmed material permits proper cleaning and decontamination.

Technical Specifications

What's Included in the Kit

• Ointment Spatula
• Protective sleeve or storage case
• Instructions for use or care

Applications / Uses

• Mixing compatible ointment and cream formulations.
• Levigating suitable powders with an appropriate levigating agent or semisolid base.
• Spreading formulations across an ointment slab or pill tile.
• Scraping compounded material from a suitable working surface.
• Transferring prepared semisolids into compatible dispensing or storage containers.
• Supporting broader practical activities with the Chemistry Equipment Tray.

How to Use the Ointment Spatula

1. Confirm that the spatula material is compatible with the formulation and ingredients being handled.
2. Clean and dry the spatula according to the laboratory procedure before use.
3. Place the required ingredients on a clean ointment slab, pill tile or other suitable compounding surface.
4. Use the blade to mix, spread or levigate the ingredients according to the formulation procedure.
5. Apply controlled pressure and repeated strokes until the required degree of uniformity is achieved.
6. Use the spatula to collect and transfer the finished preparation into a suitable container.
7. Clean the tool promptly after use according to the compatibility of the formulation and spatula material.

Safety note: Use appropriate personal protective equipment and verify material compatibility before handling active pharmaceutical ingredients or reactive substances. Avoid cross-contamination by thoroughly cleaning the spatula between different preparations.

Care & Maintenance

• Clean the spatula immediately after use to prevent hardened residue and cross-contamination.
• Use only cleaning agents compatible with the confirmed blade and handle materials.
• Inspect the blade for bending, corrosion, cracks or other damage before use.
• Store the clean, dry spatula in a protected laboratory storage area.

Why Choose School Equipments

School Equipments manufactures and exports scientific laboratory instruments, educational apparatus, science kits, mathematics kits, didactic models and STEM equipment. Its laboratory catalogue includes practical tools and accessories for chemistry, pharmacy education and general scientific laboratory work.

Educators can explore the Advanced Micro-Chemistry Kit, which includes multiple laboratory spatulas, as well as the wider Lab Equipment range. Final blade material, dimensions, handle construction and pack quantity should be confirmed before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Ointment Spatula used for?

An Ointment Spatula is used for mixing, levigating, spreading, scraping and transferring compatible ointments, creams and other semisolid preparations during pharmacy compounding.

Can an Ointment Spatula be used for levigation?

Yes. A suitable spatula can be used to work finely divided solids with an appropriate levigating agent or semisolid base on a suitable compounding surface.

What material is the Ointment Spatula made from?

The exact blade and handle materials were not supplied. These specifications should be confirmed before publication or use.

Is the Ointment Spatula suitable for pharmacy colleges?

Yes. It is relevant to supervised pharmaceutics laboratory exercises involving manual preparation and handling of semisolid dosage forms.

Can the spatula be used with every pharmaceutical ingredient?

No assumption of universal compatibility should be made. The spatula material must be checked against the ingredients and cleaning agents used in the selected compounding procedure.

What size is the Ointment Spatula?

The exact blade dimensions and total length were not provided. These values should be added only after verification of the final product specification.

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