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Karaya Gum

Medical Definition: Polysaccharide gum from Sterculia urens (STERCULIA). It is used as a suspending or stabilizing agent in foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals; a bulk-forming laxative; a surgical lubricant and adhesive; and in the treatment of skin ulcers.
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 9000-36-6
Previously Indexed: Polysaccharides (1966-1977),Resins (1966-1977)

Karaya Gum Medical Definitions and Terms

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