- Chemical Name:Agar
- CAS Number:9002-18-0
- Functions:Gelling Agent, Lubricant, Laxative
- Dosage Form:Suspension, Emulsions, Capsules
- Labeling Claims:Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-Hazardous
- Certifications & Compliance:National Formulary (NF), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.)
- Synonyms:Bengal gelatin, E 406
The Pharmaceutical Agar meets the specifications of the European Pharmacopeia and USP. The methods used are according to EP/NF or validated as appropriate to EP/NF. It is used in the pharmaceutical industry in various applications, such as barium sulfate suspending agent in radiology, as laxative and lubricant, and in preparations of emulsions, suspensions, capsules, etc.