Croscarmellose sodium

Thickener, stabilizer, suspension agent, lubricant, binder, filler product, dietary fibre and emulsifier.

Characteristics

Appearance

  • A white or greyish-white powder as IP
  • White or greyish-white hygroscopic powder as EP/BP
  • White, free-flowing powder as USP

Solubility

  • Partially in water; insoluble in alcohol, in ether, and in other organic solvents as IP/USP
  • Practically insoluble in acetone, in anhydrous ethanol and in toluene as EP/BP