Used as a thickening agent and stabilizer in food products to improve texture and prevent separation. Commonly found in ice cream, salad dressings, and baked goods.

Acts as a binder and disintegrant in pharmaceutical tablets, helping them hold shape during manufacturing and break apart in the body for effective drug release.

Employed in cosmetics and personal care products like toothpaste and lotions to provide viscosity and suspend ingredients evenly.

Utilized in detergents to prevent soil redeposition on fabrics during washing.

Applied in drilling fluids in oil and gas operations to control fluid loss and stabilize boreholes.

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

Functions as a water-retaining agent in construction materials such as cement and tile adhesives.