Inert ingredient

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005818",
  "term": "Inert ingredient",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A component of a formulation, such as a pesticide or pharmaceutical, that does not possess the primary biological or chemical activity for which the product is intended. These substances serve functions like solvents, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or carriers, facilitating the delivery or stability of the active component. In pesticide formulations, these ingredients are often listed by their common names or as a percentage of the total product.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "active ingredient"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1244 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/inert-ingredient/"
}