Used as a thickening agent and stabilizer in food products to improve texture and prevent separation. Commonly found in ice cream, salad dressings, baked goods, sauces, beverages, and plant-based meat alternatives.

Acts as a binder and disintegrant in pharmaceutical tablets, helping them hold together and break apart properly in the digestive system. Also used to increase viscosity in liquid medications, eye drops, and suspension formulations.

Used in eye drops and artificial tears due to its lubricating and moisture-retaining properties, providing relief for dry eyes.

Employed in cosmetics and personal care products like lotions, toothpaste, face masks, and cleansing gels for its ability to suspend ingredients, provide smooth application, and form stable gels or creams that enhance active ingredient distribution and skin retention.

Applied in water-based paints and adhesives to control viscosity and prevent settling of components.

Utilized in drilling fluids in oil and gas exploration to regulate fluid loss and maintain stability under high temperatures and pressures.

Used in agriculture as a seed coating agent to improve water retention and support germination in dry conditions.

Additionally, employed in the paper and textile industries to control water absorption and in cleaning products such as dishwashing liquids and shower gels to enhance thickness and formulation stability.