Used as a thickening agent, emulsifier, and stabilizer in food products to improve texture and consistency. Commonly found in sauces, ice cream, dietary supplements, and bakery products to retain moisture and soften texture.

Acts as a binder and disintegrant in pharmaceuticals, helping tablets hold together and break apart properly in the digestive system, and as a water-soluble polymer in coatings for controlled release of active ingredients.

Added to construction materials like cement and plaster to improve workability, water retention, and adhesion, reducing cracking from rapid drying.

Utilized in cosmetics and personal care products for its film-forming and moisturizing properties, found in lotions, creams, hair styling products, and artificial eye drops for lubrication and comfort.

Serves as a protective colloid in water-based paints and coatings, preventing separation and enhancing application.

Employed in cell culture and laboratory applications as a viscosity modifier to slow cell movement, aiding in the isolation of specific cell types.