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Substances which, even in low concentrations, stiffen liquids to semi-solid consistency (see Table 1).
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Gel former for hydrophilic liquids and its concentration
Substance |
Concentration |
Amylum |
approx. 10 per cent |
Carmelless sodium 400 |
2.5-10%, pH-dependent |
Cellulose nitrate |
Approx. 4 |
Gelatine |
15% |
hydroxyethyl cellulose 400 |
2,5-5% |
hydroxypropyl cellulose 400 |
2,5-5% |
methylhydroxyethylcellulose 400 |
2-5% |
Methylhydroxypropyl cellulose 2000 |
2-4% |
Polyacrylic acid |
0,25-1,5% |
Polyvidon 25, soluble |
10-70% |
Xanthan gum |
2-5% |
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