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

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