Croscarmellose Sodium
It appears as long, narrow fibrous particles. Croscarmellose works primarily by wicking or capillary action and also swells as it hydrates. A non-GMO grade made using wood cellulose is available for formulations where label claims are important.
Croscarmellose Sodium
| Croscarmellose Sodium | |
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| Primary function | Superdisintegrant |
| Typical use level | 2 - 4% (1 - 2% intra granularly, 1 - 2% extra granularly) |
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| Benefits / Claims | Highly effective and efficient disintegrant with lower use level compared to other disintegrants. Rapid water uptake for fast disintegration. |
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