Quick Answer: The Spatula, Ointment/Palette Knife has a tapered, flexible flat stainless steel blade with a rounded tip, riveted to a hardwood or polymer handle. Blade lengths run from 100mm to 250mm.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Tapered, flexible flat blade with rounded tip
Stainless steel blade, AISI 304/420
Riveted handle in hardwood or chemically inert polymer
Blade lengths: 100mm, 150mm, 200mm and 250mm
Used for mixing ointments and powders in formulation practicals
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Blade material
Stainless steel, AISI 304/420
Blade
Tapered, flexible, flat, rounded tip
Handle
Hardwood or polymer, riveted
Blade lengths
100mm, 150mm, 200mm, 250mm
HS code
8205.59
About This Product
An ointment spatula is worked across a tile or slab to blend powders into a base and spread semi-solid preparations evenly. Pharmacy and formulation students use it to learn mixing technique, choosing a longer blade for larger batches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What blade lengths does the Spatula, Ointment/Palette Knife come in?