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2. Thickening agent - Wikipedia

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   A thickening agent or thickener is a substance which can increase the viscosity of a liquid without substantially changing its other properties. Edible thickeners are commonly used to thicken sauces , soups , and puddings without altering their taste; thickeners are also used in paints , inks , explosives , and cosmetics .

3. Grease (lubricant) - Wikipedia

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   A true grease consists of an oil or other fluid lubricant that is mixed with a thickener, typically a soap, to form a solid or semisolid. [1] Greases are usually shear-thinning or pseudo-plastic fluids, which means that the viscosity of the fluid is reduced under shear stress. After sufficient force to shear the grease has been applied, the ...

4. Methyl cellulose - Wikipedia

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   Methyl cellulose (or methylcellulose) is a compound derived from cellulose.It is sold under a variety of trade names and is used as a thickener and emulsifier in various food and cosmetic products, and also as a bulk-forming laxative.

5. Xanthan gum - Wikipedia

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   Xanthan gum (/ ˈ z æ n θ ə n /) is a polysaccharide with many industrial uses, including as a common food additive.It is an effective thickening agent and stabilizer that prevents ingredients from separating.

6. Hydroxyethyl cellulose - Wikipedia

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   Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a gelling and thickening agent derived from cellulose. It is widely used in cosmetics, cleaning solutions, and other household products. [1] Hydroxyethyl cellulose and methyl cellulose are frequently used with hydrophobic drugs in capsule formulations, to improve the drugs' dissolution in the gastrointestinal fluids.

7. Isopropyl palmitate - Wikipedia

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   It is an emollient, moisturizer, thickening agent, and anti-static agent. [3] The chemical formula is CH 3 (CH 2) 14 COOCH(CH 3) 2. References

8. Category:Thickening agents - Wikipedia

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   Edible thickening agents (1 C, 57 P) Pages in category "Thickening agents" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.

9. Sodium polyacrylate - Wikipedia

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   Sodium polyacrylate has also been studied for utilization in many applications such as nanofiltration of water to absorb water and concentrate the liquid with microbes. [11] Also, it is used for eco-engineering as a water-retaining agent in rocky slopes for increasing moisture availability in the soil.