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PROPERTIES OF FILMS OBTAINED FROM THE POLYSACCHARIDE DERIVED FROM DETARIUM MICROCARPIUM GUM


Amarauche Chukwu
O Okorie
SI Ofoefule

Abstract

The films obtained from Detarium microcarpium gum were compared in some aspects with gelatin films of equal thickness. Detarium film compared favourably with gelatin as a film former. Unplasticised and plasticised Detarium film absorbed less water than gelatin film, an advantage that could be of immense importance in the formulation of moisture sensitive drug.


Key Words: Propeties, films, Detarium microcarpium gum


Nig. J. Nat. Prod. And Med. Vol.1 1997: 34-38

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