Xanthan Gum
Xanthan gum is widely used in oral pharmaceutical formulations as a suspending and thickening. It is nontoxic, compatible with most other pharmaceutical ingredients, and has good stability and viscosity properties over a wide pH and temperature range.
Xanthan Gum
| Xanthan Gum | |
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| Primary function | Viscosifier |
| Typical use level | 0.05 - 2% |
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| Benefits / Claims | Effective at very low use level. Level can be adjusted to achieve the desired viscosity. |
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