NOVATA Hard Fat EP Novata is a range of hard fat suppository bases consisting mainly of mixtures of the triglyceride esters of higher saturated fatty acids along with varying proportions of mono and diglycerides. This product is manufactured by the esterification of fatty acid derived from vegetable sources with glycerin by using a suitable catalyst. These products are available in pellets form and each type is characterized by its melting point, saponification value and hydroxyl value.   Grade Description Application Novata 299 PH White to slightly yellowish, brittle pellets   (Melting Point Range : 33.3 - 34.5°C)             Suppository base Novata B PH White to slightly yellowish, brittle pellets (Melting Point Range : 33.5 - 35.5°C) Novata BC PH White to slightly yellowish, brittle pellets (Melting Point Range : 33 - 34.5°C) Novata BCF PH White to slightly yellowish brittle pellets (Melting Point Range : 35 - 37°C) Novata BD PH White to slightly yellowish brittle pellets (Melting Point Range : 33.5-35.5°C)