inactive ingredients definition

inactive ingredients

Components which (irrespective of their relative quantity) do not help directly in achieving a product's performance objectives. They may, however, facilitate acceptance, application, stability, handling or marketing of the product, or delivery of the active ingredients. Not all inert ingredients are safe and, in some cases, are more dangerous than the active ingredients. Also called inert ingredients.

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