Gel former

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

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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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer